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
Iron’s comeback in battery science marks a turning point.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Many of the most devastating illnesses are like black boxes to science.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Though the comet poses no danger to Earth, its brief visit presents a valuable opportunity to advance space science and security.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Many of the most devastating illnesses are like black boxes to science.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Though the comet poses no danger to Earth, its brief visit presents a valuable opportunity to advance space science and security.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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Libraries and archives hold so much knowledge within their sacred confines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Seven Castain’s knowledge of ‘Seinfeld’ Castain was born in 2004, and her familiarity with a TV show is limited since Seinfeld signed off in ‘98.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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