experience 1 of 2

noun

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s How to pronounce experience (audio)
Definition of experiencenext
1
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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2
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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experience

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verb

as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one

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Recent Examples of experience
Noun
Seeing the characters of ‘Severance’ experience the same puzzlement makes the show relatable. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Reclaiming Progress Park required overcoming years of lived experience. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
Thousands took advantage, enjoying a rare chance to experience Manhattan without the constant sound of cars. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 This treatment is part of a series of evening spa experiences Rosewood Mayakoba puts on, all designed to soothe the senses and promote better sleep. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
  1. skills
  2. adventure
  3. undergo
  4. expertise
  5. time
  6. have
  7. proficiency
  8. endure
Noun
  • How much should be invested in learning, experimentation and the skills the business will require next?
    — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the fastest-growing skills are in areas like agentic AI, responsible AI and AI infrastructure, according to tech workplace platform Dice.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of skills
Noun
  • Ahead, 24 perfect pairs of travel sandals for whatever adventure awaits—march on to find the right style for your itinerary.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Niagara Falls Disembark in Niagara Falls, where the adventure is just beginning.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventure
Verb
  • Since military prototypes often undergo multiple design revisions, such modifications are considered a normal part of the aircraft development process.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The group recommends that unapproved synthetic peptide products, currently being obtained from mostly unregulated sources, undergo rigorous regulatory evaluations before licensing.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of undergo
Noun
  • Large DAFs, like those affiliated with Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard, also have expertise valuing private shares and other assets.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dickies combines an iconic workwear heritage with SureWerx’s expertise in occupational safety and performance footwear.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of expertise
Noun
  • Alas, there’s not enough time for this deadbeat to blossom into a real dad.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ancillary revenue may become a larger opportunity over time, but the immediate objective is engagement.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of time
Verb
  • Goff noted that Kansas had a large pool of candidates for the position, including several individuals from pro sports franchises.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • While past British leaders have spent weekends in their local constituencies, or at the prime minister’s official Chequers country retreat, none in living memory has had a large-scale office outside London.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of have
Noun
  • In his interview with the board, Villalobos addressed issues like enrollment decline, reading proficiency, school safety, curriculum, achievement gaps and more.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • Equal tool access doesn’t mean equal proficiency—deliberately spreading high-leverage skills raises everyone’s output, reduces knowledge silos and helps new or quieter voices contribute faster, building a genuinely stronger and more cohesive team.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of proficiency
Verb
  • Designed as a retreat from the pace of daily life, the experience reflects Waldorf Astoria’s enduring commitment to intuitive service and personalized hospitality—anticipating guests’ needs while creating space for meaningful pause.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • On both, as ever, his illegible mumble suggests shame in his own voice, or even guilt about being here at all (some of his enduring illnesses relate to PTSD from cradling a dying friend in his lap after a gang attack as a teen).
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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