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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
When subjected to this level of experimental rigor, the vast majority of drugs fail.
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Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
In a more humorous vein, Flann O’Brien, best known for his experimental comic novels At Swim-Two-Birds (1939) and The Third Policeman (1940), frequently alluded to Proust in his newspaper columns for The Irish Times.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), a leading light of the Glasgow experimental and contemporary art scene and a mainstay in the larger Scottish art scene, is closing after thirty-three years in operation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Feb. 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
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Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
In a more humorous vein, Flann O’Brien, best known for his experimental comic novels At Swim-Two-Birds (1939) and The Third Policeman (1940), frequently alluded to Proust in his newspaper columns for The Irish Times.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), a leading light of the Glasgow experimental and contemporary art scene and a mainstay in the larger Scottish art scene, is closing after thirty-three years in operation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Feb. 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
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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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Moreover, sociology is one of the best empirical fields for interrogating the consequences of different values, for how ideas get built into institutions, for how social networks operate across domains.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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As countless empirical studies have confirmed, MA plans cost taxpayers far more than traditional Medicare despite spending far less on, and delivering worse outcomes for, patients.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 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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McMahon’s rise is built on her own expertise and charisma, but may also indicate a widespread desire for a trusted teacher who can offer objective context and historical background in turbulent times.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
4 Feb. 2026
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But when things go wrong or when an administration encourages ICE agents to push legal boundaries, an objective record becomes essential to holding those in power accountable.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Today brings preliminary matches for women’s ice hockey, qualification runs for men’s big-air snowboarding, and, of course, more curling, which is the only sport industrious enough to have events every day through the Olympics.—
The Editors,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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For instance, Irvine recently passed a preliminary e-bike law that strikes us as needlessly heavy handed.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The person sitting in the co-pilot seat was not qualified to perform second-in-command duties, according to the NTSB report.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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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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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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