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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
the hospital is looking for nurses with operating-room experience
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as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
related in a book his experiences as a roving correspondent for network TV news
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Recent Examples of experience
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Wohn has more than two decades of experience in the watch sector, including eight years as president and chief executive officer of North America for Tag Heuer, a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks during their tenures.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Of those judges, those who had prior DHS experience, including working as asylum officers and as attorneys for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, made up the largest share still on the bench.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Wohn has more than two decades of experience in the watch sector, including eight years as president and chief executive officer of North America for Tag Heuer, a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Most of the national holidays and celebrations (including Carnival) are better experienced elsewhere in the country.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama all experienced shutdowns lasting more than two weeks during their tenures.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cultural Appreciation Beyond the exhilarating adventures, another compelling element of the Mørketid in Norway itinerary is the intentional interaction with and support of local communities.—
Susan B. Barnes,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Places to Visit Moreton Island A 75-minute ferry from Brisbane, Moreton is the world’s third-largest sand island—a playground of turquoise lagoons, rolling dunes, and off-grid adventures for the picking.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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When puberty hits, nipples undergo distinct changes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Nov. 2025
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With Sam Leavitt forced to undergo season-ending foot surgery, Arizona State’s journeyman backup quarterback Jeff Sims enjoyed quite a redemptive moment Saturday.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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As the first to hold the dual title of product and heritage director at the company, Sauret still draws on his previous expertise.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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This can reduce time needed for extensive wind tunnel testing or large-scale computer simulations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company has pilot programs in Singapore, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, among others.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin now has eight points on the year despite the Capitals’ disappointing start to the 2025-2026 campaign.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The board uses statewide assessments, English proficiency, attendance, special education metrics, and graduation rates and progress to determine a school's performance.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Jackson’s absence, Tyler Huntley played one of his best career games, throwing 17-of-22 for 186 yards and a touchdown while orchestrating the offense with proficiency.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The red sole is a visible pain endured for the privilege of being seen enduring it.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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