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as in developmental
made or done as an experiment
an experimental procedure for patients suffering from leukemia
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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
asserted that experimental knowledge is vastly superior to idle speculation and theorizing
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Recent Examples of experimental
The experimental mode will be available to beta users in Windows Insiders in Copilot Labs, enabling Copilot to sort through your photos, extract information from PDFs, or edit files in bulk.
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PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
But Beau is a very strange, alienating, ambitious, experimental film, and my hope is that people find it over the years.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Russian River Brewing took home a silver medal for its experimental RnD West Coast Pils #7 (in the new category of Vera hop beer) as did Half Moon Bay’s Hop Dogma Brewing for Muka Laka Hiki, a New Zealand IPA.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
That’s given researchers lots of hypotheses, but not a lot of experimental proof of how these phages behave or interact with bacteria (and, in turn, our health).
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
But Beau is a very strange, alienating, ambitious, experimental film, and my hope is that people find it over the years.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Russian River Brewing took home a silver medal for its experimental RnD West Coast Pils #7 (in the new category of Vera hop beer) as did Half Moon Bay’s Hop Dogma Brewing for Muka Laka Hiki, a New Zealand IPA.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
That’s given researchers lots of hypotheses, but not a lot of experimental proof of how these phages behave or interact with bacteria (and, in turn, our health).
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
Adjective
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The damage is more considerable for children, who can suffer permanent damage to the central nervous system, and learning and developmental problems can occur.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Yet, one of the most inspiring developmental stories in NBA history doesn’t happen without Antetokounmpo’s stint at the point.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As such, the empirical evidence just isn’t there.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
14 Oct. 2025
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In sum, the judges reasoned the antitrust analysis hinges on the production of much more evidence and empirical data than has been presented by either side.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Recovery and investigative work will continue through the weekend.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Oct. 2025
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Efrat Lachter is an investigative reporter and war correspondent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over the 80s, 90s, and 00s, those predictions were tested and confirmed, with inflation passing every observational test thus far.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Known for his sharp, observational humor and love of cats, Kaszas currently releases 20-40 minutes of new, original stand-up material on his YouTube channel weekly.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His wife, Rebecca Haro, was charged with two crimes — murder and filing a false report — and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing the day Jake Haro will be sentenced.—
Madeline Morrison,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
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The company has held preliminary discussions with a leading North American medical institution regarding a potential pilot project.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Making union registration swift, objective, and transparent would demonstrate genuine respect for the rule of law – and for the workers whose labor drives Cambodia’s growth.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Overseeing the district superintendent and treasurer are among the most important roles a school board plays, and this responsibility needs to be taken seriously with objective standards, transparently applied.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pilot episode of Dawson's Creek premiered in January 1998, introducing the world to four teens from the fictional, quaint harbor town of Capeside, Mass.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Sep. 2025
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And above all, treat it as a co-pilot, not an autopilot.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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