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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
Indie Animation Finds Its Footing Despite the often overwhelming Hollywood presence, Annecy’s programming carved out space for independent, international and experimental work.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
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The film takes a dramatic turn into showcasing an island where more experimental dinosaurs live.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Its predecessor, Dynamo, was its most experimental and eclectic work, showcasing a complete turnaround of its new wave style over the previous decade.
—Delfina Marchese, Billboard, 19 June 2025
The stock is still cheap relative to peers and some investors are optimistic that there could be positive results from a trial testing an experimental stroke medicine.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
More news: 'King of the Hill' Revival First Clip Confirms Another Original Character's Return
The film takes a dramatic turn into showcasing an island where more experimental dinosaurs live.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Its predecessor, Dynamo, was its most experimental and eclectic work, showcasing a complete turnaround of its new wave style over the previous decade.
—Delfina Marchese, Billboard, 19 June 2025
The stock is still cheap relative to peers and some investors are optimistic that there could be positive results from a trial testing an experimental stroke medicine.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
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But there were negligible to small associations with the other developmental outcomes including social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical maturation.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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Finally, Cella found a developmental pediatrician who was more optimistic.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
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The plaintiffs presented no empirical evidence to the contrary—no evidence that the copying has already caused market harm, and no evidence that the copying is likely to cause market harm in the future.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Migration commentators in the U.K. point out there is little empirical evidence for a deterrence effect.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The proposals come a year after University of North Carolina trustees approved an audit of the athletics department after a preliminary budget projected about $100 million of debt in the years ahead.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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The project is in the first phase of engineering, which includes a preliminary design alignment.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Proper mild cognitive impairment diagnosis requires a cognitive complaint by the patient or family member, objective evidence of cognitive impairment on testing, preserved independence in daily functioning, and confirmation that the person does not meet criteria for dementia.—
Nawab John Dar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Though my objective portrayals may not appear overtly loving, there is love in the motivation behind them.—
Lydia Davis,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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American Airlines passenger restrained, knocked down while trying to enter pilot cockpit: video Intense footage shows the moment an American Airlines passenger attempted to enter the pilot's cockpit, causing chaos.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Four crew members – a pilot, co-pilot, paramedic and doctor – were also on board the flight, which was scheduled to stop for refueling at the Springfield airport before continuing to its final destination of Tijuana, Mexico, Gold told CNN.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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