as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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According to 2023 research from the science journal Heliyon, having soft skills — like empathy, communication abilities and flexibility — is critical for getting ahead at work.
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Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Jason Kruse, an associate professor of turfgrass science at the University of Florida, said fake grass takes an area that would’ve been naturally permeable and reduces it’s infiltration potential.
—Ashley Miznazi, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
This meant distilling science, law, and statistics to be straightforward to these audiences.
—Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Dove heard them and responded with a wellness line that puts science, comfort, and care front and center.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
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Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Jason Kruse, an associate professor of turfgrass science at the University of Florida, said fake grass takes an area that would’ve been naturally permeable and reduces it’s infiltration potential.
—Ashley Miznazi, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
This meant distilling science, law, and statistics to be straightforward to these audiences.
—Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Dove heard them and responded with a wellness line that puts science, comfort, and care front and center.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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No one inside the Houston Astros clubhouse had more meticulous knowledge of Friday’s opponent than Urías, the 31-year-old middle infielder acquired 16 days ago from the Baltimore Orioles.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Test your knowledge with azcentral.com's news quiz for the week.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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