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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
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Also at Spelman College, there were, unlike my experience in high school or what have you, there were so many different ways for a young girl, a young woman, to be popular.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
While the share of uninsured Minnesotans grew across most race and ethnicity categories, Black, American Indian and Hispanic residents experienced greater increases from 2024 to 2025 compared with white residents.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Frette’s signature cotton sateen gives this set a crisp texture reserved for luxury hotel rooms, and its sea blue colorway delivers a shoreside experience regardless of location that pairs best with an open window, an ocean breeze, and breakfast in bed.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Also at Spelman College, there were, unlike my experience in high school or what have you, there were so many different ways for a young girl, a young woman, to be popular.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The current trend in gas prices could, if continued, rival the highs Americans experienced under Biden.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
While the share of uninsured Minnesotans grew across most race and ethnicity categories, Black, American Indian and Hispanic residents experienced greater increases from 2024 to 2025 compared with white residents.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
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What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of a holistic understanding of AI on students' learning experiences, with many participants emphasizing the importance of foundational skills before delving into AI.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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There were pre-dawn workouts, mid-morning core, mid-afternoon skills training and late-night shooting sessions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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After you're done chowing down, make for the Santa Monica Pier, where Route 66 finally runs out of road, and the Pacific Ocean rolls in—a fittingly cinematic finale to this all-American adventure.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Guide Contacts Looking to mull over some options for a ski adventure in Europe?—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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First introduced in the 1990s, the missile is undergoing life-extension programs intended to keep it operational into the mid-21st century, reports Army Recognition.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The venue is the first major entertainment addition to the next phase of development at Centennial Yards, which is undergoing a massive redevelopment.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The project brought together expertise across materials science, nanoscale heat transfer, device engineering and manufacturing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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With decades of expertise, Martha's newest book will cover everything from cooking, entertaining, home organizing, collecting, and gardening, breaking each topic down into clear, actionable guidance.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Boise State would hang around for the final two-minute period, which stretched to about 30 minutes of actual time, as both teams repeatedly sent each other to the free-throw line and called timeouts.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Carmona had six goals in 102 appearances over five seasons with the Red Bulls.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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That’s because local media campaigns that reflect different political ideologies and community priorities may have a better chance of influencing the public.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This standardized method would run into the vacuum created by the absence of any statewide measure of academic proficiency, now that the MCAS no longer provides that measuring stick.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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That's despite a wide body of research showing early literacy builds cognitive skills, reading proficiency and long-term academic success.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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