empiricists

Definition of empiricistsnext
plural of empiricist

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Noun
  • It has been widely expected since Lam’s reelection as Communist Party head in January, when observers noted that his consolidation of party authority positioned him to assume the presidency as well.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Dube isn’t as panicked about its impact on wages and employment as many other observers are.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some researchers believe ancient peoples sought relief from heat in the caves, which were fed by fresh underground water.
    Ryan Brennan April 4, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • To check whether their approach worked, the researchers first turned to a standard test called NARMA, often used to evaluate time-series prediction systems.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Empiricists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empiricists. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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