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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Recent Examples of science
Industry groups, meanwhile, are quashing proposals for higher taxes or stricter regulation by exerting pressure on lawmakers and cozying up to power players in the worlds of philanthropy, medicine, and science.
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Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
Whether his methods were properly conducted science is immaterial.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The Dragon is additionally among the cargo spacecraft that deliver science experiments and other cargo to the space station on a regular basis.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
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Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
Whether his methods were properly conducted science is immaterial.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The Dragon is additionally among the cargo spacecraft that deliver science experiments and other cargo to the space station on a regular basis.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for science
Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Steelers on Saturday, ending a protracted decision-making process.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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