EXPERIENCE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

experience 1 of 2

noun

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s

Definition of experience

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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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

Pulse Picks Does an MLB manager need experience playing professional baseball to succeed? — Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 That humanizes our experience because there’s a lot of pressure put on moms to be superwomen. — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

The shoe also features extra rubber in spots that tend to experience the most wear to increase its durability. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026 During Engelbert’s tenure, the WNBA has experienced record TV ratings and robust attendance, with a lucrative media rights deal being finalized this year and plans in place for expansion to 18 teams by 2030. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experience

Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience

Noun

In his first career start, Russell showed an array of skills.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
In fact, Hal does so almost immediately so John can use his artistic skills to create a complex tunneling device for burrowing beneath the compound.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of skills

Noun

The fantasy comedy, which starred Eden alongside Larry Hagman, followed the whimsical adventures of astronaut Anthony Nelson, who discovers an enchanted lamp with a wish-granting genie.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Great for more rugged adventures, like hiking through wet terrain or rainy days, the men’s Clifton 9 GTX is waterproof and features the brand’s comfortable Gore-Tex fit.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of adventure

Verb

Under suitable heat and processing conditions, parts of this network can undergo bond-exchange reactions, allowing the network to rearrange rather than remaining permanently locked in one configuration.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
For all his exposure to high-level competition while growing up in Southern California and playing for Team USA, Crow-Armstrong was still only 21, acclimating to the speed of the game and trying to fit into a team undergoing a late-season collapse.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of undergo

Noun

XPeng says the facility is designed to bring its automotive manufacturing expertise into robotics as competition intensifies among companies developing general-purpose humanoid robots.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
The affiliation will unify operations and allow sharing of best practices and expertise, according to a release from both operations on Friday.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

Brughmans can throw the ball a long way, and do so accurately enough to initiate attacks before the other team has had time to reset.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
All John needs to do is recite the Green Lanterns oath the next time Hal hands him his ring for training.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of time

Verb

Today, 55% of the city's residents have Middle Eastern ancestry, and the mayor, police chief, and schools superintendent are all Muslims of Arab descent.

— Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
Hong Kong once had a vibrant civil society marked by protests and a freewheeling press.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of have

Noun

But Wake County posted one of the highest proficiency rates in the state among all students.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Maye has already showcased proficiency under center and through his use of play action, as his ability to operate with his back to the line of scrimmage has accelerated his progression.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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