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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
Part narrative and part experimental, Ballad is indeed a unique proposition.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 June 2025
In one experimental condition, the researchers made a paste that contained McH1-7 and applied it directly onto the disease lesions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
The charm of this meal was its experimental nature.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
That's where the experimental new VP system comes in.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 June 2025
In one experimental condition, the researchers made a paste that contained McH1-7 and applied it directly onto the disease lesions.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
The charm of this meal was its experimental nature.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
That's where the experimental new VP system comes in.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for experimental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
Adjective
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Severe Autism Coexisting Conditions Many people with severe autism also live with other medical, developmental, or mental health conditions that can increase the complexity of care.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Long-term exposure may contribute to developmental delays, lower IQ and behavioral issues in children.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The empirical evidence, however, suggests otherwise.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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And despite claims that providing unemployment insurance will encourage striking workers to stay out longer, both common sense and empirical evidence suggest otherwise.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Thursday’s preliminary injunction made that relief more long term and acknowledged the irreparable harm that Chung could otherwise face.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Officials believe the girls most likely died by asphyxiation, according to a preliminary report filed with the Chelan County Superior Court, Fox 13 Seattle reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The intent of this article is to provide objective information; however, readers should be aware that the author may have a financial interest in the subject matter discussed.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And all of us—users, voters, citizens—can demand that AI serve science and objective truth, not just correlations.—
Erik Otárola-Castillo,
Time,
7 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 14 Jun. 2025.
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