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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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Her husband, Alex (Martin), is a cop fresh off a traumatic experience as a trans man on the force in Detroit.
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Syria has experienced a wave of sectarian violence since the revolution to overthrow Assad.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The script, co-written with Sharon Choi (known for her work with Bong Joon Ho), transformed Hyorin’s experiences into the fictional character of Hyesun.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Her husband, Alex (Martin), is a cop fresh off a traumatic experience as a trans man on the force in Detroit.
—Judy Berman, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
This one is ideal for anyone who experiences GI discomfort when taking iron on an empty stomach.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Syria has experienced a wave of sectarian violence since the revolution to overthrow Assad.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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Goodman’s skills behind the plate and his growth as a game caller and student of the game are not as easily measured.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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In the first of two classes with fake guns that don’t fire real bullets, Tamra impresses Jenn and Emily with her target-shooting skills.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pop In and Out of Charming Boutique Shops A delightful shopping adventure awaits in Culpeper with its array of adorable boutiques.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Clutch the Bald Eagle possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The $136 million wideout is set to undergo an MRI on Monday, and an official injury diagnosis will likely come shortly after that.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Maresca said afterwards that Palmer was a doubt for the game and had undergone a fitness test on the morning of the fixture.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Universities were quickly expanding, and most lacked both the operational expertise and financial flexibility needed to meet growing housing demands.—
David J. Adelman,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Pooling their expertise in their separate artistic fields of acting and dance and wildly different life experiences, the pair built the show from scratch with the support of acting coach Susan Batson and dancer Su-Man Hsu, who was rehearsal director.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Detectives determined that Holland never stalked Kristil and verified his whereabouts in a different state at the time she was killed.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before the outbreak this year, state records showed that Arizona did not have more than 46 measles cases in a year since 1991, according to the newspaper.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump does have a long history of suing media companies, including a handful of successful lawsuits filed on the 2024 campaign trail and since entering office in January.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, which had some of the highest MCA proficiency rates in the district this year, Principal Bobbie Johnson said data is an important part of her school’s success from teachers’ first day.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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At Ballard High School in Louisville, where just 31 percent of roughly 2,000 students meet state reading proficiency standards, 891 books were checked out in August, compared to 533 last year — an increase of 67 percent.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At its center is Lakshmi (Aishwarya Dinesh), a mother who wants independence through starting a small business but is repeatedly blocked by family dynamics, while her young son Akaash (Siddharth Swaroop) endures corporal punishment at school.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Since that first investment as a teenager, the most defining outcomes in my career haven’t come from individual deals, but from a series of intentional decisions rooted in taking smart risks, building trust, creating opportunity, and leaving an impact that endures beyond any single cycle.—
David J. Adelman,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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