as in tests
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical
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Recent Examples of experiments
The team used experiments and modeling to understand why the solution performed so well.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
In the 1930s, patients in Puerto Rico were subjected to experiments testing human tolerance to chlorine and mustard gas.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
In some experiments, scientists have reactivated viruses that remained capable of infecting host cells after thawing, though none have been linked to human illness.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Both the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, which will land on the red planet to explore a different region by the decade’s end, and NASA’s Dragonfly mission to study Saturn’s moon Titan, will carry wet chemistry experiments on board.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mahesh’s discography has evolved as a series of experiments, building out her sound from new angles without quite consolidating her full range.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
This isn’t a flashy destination shop with elaborate branding or wild flavor experiments.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Look for lots of experiments in months to come.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
In the 1930s, patients in Puerto Rico were subjected to experiments testing human tolerance to chlorine and mustard gas.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
In some experiments, scientists have reactivated viruses that remained capable of infecting host cells after thawing, though none have been linked to human illness.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Both the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, which will land on the red planet to explore a different region by the decade’s end, and NASA’s Dragonfly mission to study Saturn’s moon Titan, will carry wet chemistry experiments on board.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mahesh’s discography has evolved as a series of experiments, building out her sound from new angles without quite consolidating her full range.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
This isn’t a flashy destination shop with elaborate branding or wild flavor experiments.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Look for lots of experiments in months to come.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiments
tests
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Officials also found that the city had not tested its fire hydrant pressure in over 10 years despite tests being recommended every five years, Pernerewski said at the time.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shortly thereafter, transfer and compatibility tests were conducted at Picatinny Arsenal, and approximately a dozen warheads were assembled, one of which was tested on a makeshift test range bunker, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Experiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiments. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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