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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
Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Organizers said anywhere from three to six change up every year — some get brick and mortar stores and don’t have the time anymore — and this year really shouldn’t be much of a different experience.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
Sky Beard, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Underscoring the stakes for Louisville residents is the March fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman named Katelyn Hall, who was experiencing a mental health crisis when police gunned her down in her own apartment.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
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Noun
The team also gained plenty of experience this season on how to play from behind.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Organizers said anywhere from three to six change up every year — some get brick and mortar stores and don’t have the time anymore — and this year really shouldn’t be much of a different experience.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
Verb
Yet across Florida, families in every region still experience food insecurity, from rural communities to urban centers like Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
—Sky Beard, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Underscoring the stakes for Louisville residents is the March fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman named Katelyn Hall, who was experiencing a mental health crisis when police gunned her down in her own apartment.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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The Bawah Anambas Foundation works with local communities to combat destructive fishing techniques, focusing on reforestation and offering skills training.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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There’s also a game-changing adventure district, ADRENA, as well as Saudi’s first 18-hole championship golf course found on an island.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Right before the playoffs, however, Anunoby underwent an emergency appendectomy, forcing him to miss the entire playoff run that culminated in the Raptors winning their first championship.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Within the short window of her career, her style underwent several major shifts as her writing matured rapidly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Noun
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These two rating increases also are a result of 12 years of sound, responsible budgetary choices made by the city department heads and Detroit City Council, alongside the expertise of our Chief Financial Officers.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Theresa was a dance coach Theresa brought her expertise in dance and cheerleading to Quakenbrück in 2009, quickly becoming a driving force behind the local cheer community.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Before or after a treatment, spend some time in the relaxation room for more excellent views of New York City and healthy snacks, as well as the hydrotherapy room with its vitality pool and amethyst steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The raid sparked a series of public protests and catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many LGBTQ+ people kept their identities to themselves.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For families This is a rather adult hotel, though parents traveling with kids should look into the apartments—the two-bedroom options all have two single beds in the smaller rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Firefighters had to cut open the metal drop box to extinguish the fire, and numerous ballots inside were damaged, some charred beyond recognition.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Has a 93% graduation rate, 60% reading and 27% math proficiency, and 32% AP participation rate.—
Ryan Brennan
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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But if everyone possesses the same technological advantage, technical proficiency alone will no longer distinguish students.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Most of the facility is kept at a constant 34 degrees , which is balmy compared to the minus 15 that those working in the freezer section must endure.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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In those terms, the Kennedys have endured more than their share.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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