as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical
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Even when the scientists controlled the experiments so that both structures had the exact same surface area, the hollow tubes still ran 33 percent cooler.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
From food and clothing to medical equipment and intricate science experiments, these missions are essential for both keeping astronauts safe and healthy on station as well as continuing the progression of science in-orbit.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Across four days and 13 concerts, Salonen threaded his contemporaries, neglected Italian modernists, Lutoslawski and Ligeti, Stravinsky with his own works into Ojai’s alfresco soundscape of birdsong, film screenings and experiments.
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Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Each of them will receive up to £10,000 ($13,400) in content investment to elevate their production standards and experiment with short-form storytelling across entertainment, lifestyle, sport, politics, science & tech, and finance.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
From food and clothing to medical equipment and intricate science experiments, these missions are essential for both keeping astronauts safe and healthy on station as well as continuing the progression of science in-orbit.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Across four days and 13 concerts, Salonen threaded his contemporaries, neglected Italian modernists, Lutoslawski and Ligeti, Stravinsky with his own works into Ojai’s alfresco soundscape of birdsong, film screenings and experiments.
—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Each of them will receive up to £10,000 ($13,400) in content investment to elevate their production standards and experiment with short-form storytelling across entertainment, lifestyle, sport, politics, science & tech, and finance.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiment
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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“Experiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiment. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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