1
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
Such thinking situates Kurdi in a lineage of experimental musicians working in the second half of the twentieth century.
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Olivia Giovetti, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The multi-artist lineup reflects Cudi’s long-standing connections across hip-hop, electronic, and experimental music spaces.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
His father, James, an experimental filmmaker and the school’s founder, has killed himself via a MacGyvered microwave oven.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Revolution is developing drugs that target a molecular driver of cancers known as RAS and its experimental drugs seek to block the driver, thereby thwarting common cancers including lung, pancreatic, and colon that have proven difficult to treat.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
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Olivia Giovetti, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The multi-artist lineup reflects Cudi’s long-standing connections across hip-hop, electronic, and experimental music spaces.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
His father, James, an experimental filmmaker and the school’s founder, has killed himself via a MacGyvered microwave oven.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Revolution is developing drugs that target a molecular driver of cancers known as RAS and its experimental drugs seek to block the driver, thereby thwarting common cancers including lung, pancreatic, and colon that have proven difficult to treat.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
Adjective
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Adolescence and young adulthood are key developmental periods.—
Paul Gilbert,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each child and family bring distinct developmental needs, circumstances, and values.—
Amy Caruso Brown,
STAT,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The answer, supported by 20 years of empirical data, is hiding in plain sight.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fryer is a professor of economics at Harvard University, whose research combines economic theory, empirical evidence and randomized experiments to help design more effective government policies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Efrat Lachter is an investigative reporter and war correspondent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The House Ethics Committee announced the findings of its investigative subcommittee on Thursday.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some observational studies suggest that antidepressants are generally safe.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The observational research revealed that consistent heavy drinking over adulthood was linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Share your objective achievements, and frame them in a way that benefits the team and moves the conversation forward.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Self-reports may offer clues, but don’t pass objective muster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Provincial transport department official Siboniso Duma said in a statement that 11 people, including a schoolchild, died at the scene, although that was according to preliminary information.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The coroner also said the preliminary cause of death included intrauterine fetal demise caused by her injuries.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Prince Harry — who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Army Air Corps co-pilot gunner — also responded to Trump, while not referring to the president by name.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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The governor said New York has already certified 5,000 teens and 3,000 adults through a pilot version of the same program.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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