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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
the hospital is looking for nurses with operating-room experience
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as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
related in a book his experiences as a roving correspondent for network TV news
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Recent Examples of experience
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The Sea Kings, though, still have time — and the talent and experience — to finish at the top of the league standings.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Some countries and territories are already experiencing this – Cuba and Uruguay have declining populations, as do several Caribbean islands.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The Sea Kings, though, still have time — and the talent and experience — to finish at the top of the league standings.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Yes, when switching to an aluminum-free formula from one containing aluminum, expect to experience an increase in sweat and even odor.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Some countries and territories are already experiencing this – Cuba and Uruguay have declining populations, as do several Caribbean islands.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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Are there skills from your documentary background that translated to this project?—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The piece stresses that these skills must be explicitly taught rather than assumed.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The sparkling Sun in your 9th House of Exploration squares cheery Jupiter in your 12th House of Rest, pitting adventure against recovery.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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This is an exciting year of new beginnings and adventures.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her favorite is the impressionist Musée d'Orsay, which is undergoing renovation through summer 2028 but remains open.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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After birth, human beings undergo infant and toddler development, moving on to child development before progressing to puberty and adolescence on the way to adulthood.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Local expertise is indispensable.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Course correction is coming, with the board and Brittin, himself lacking editorial credentials, committed to hiring a deputy director general with content and journalism expertise.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Barber The national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the Iran war continues to drive oil costs up and raise prices at the pump.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Kings never had the defensive activity to disrupt them much.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The driver had no valid commercial driver's license and could not meet the English language proficiency requirement.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Researchers found that Latino students faced myriad challenges, including immigration issues, English proficiency and unstable housing that is linked to their parents’ employment status.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For a while, that was the enduring image that illustrated his problems in the outfield.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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For the Supreme Court to do so would require it to repudiate the Constitution’s text, the Court’s own precedents, and the enduring understanding of all three branches and of the American people.—
David Cole,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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