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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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Eligible employees include those in the marketing, operations, visitor experience, curatorial, education, and development departments, among others.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Southeast Michigan could see severe weather for the second day in a row this week, after having experienced trees down and power outages from the Monday afternoon storms.
—Vytas Reid, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Known for his high-energy, rapid-fire style, the comedian’s act draws on his experiences growing up Muslim in Texas, with material on family dynamics, dating disasters, cultural identity, and more.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Eligible employees include those in the marketing, operations, visitor experience, curatorial, education, and development departments, among others.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
Verb
West Nile virus spreads through the bite of infected mosquitos, but the majority of people infected — about 80% — don’t experience any symptoms.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Southeast Michigan could see severe weather for the second day in a row this week, after having experienced trees down and power outages from the Monday afternoon storms.
—Vytas Reid, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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Seen from this perspective, music seems not merely like an activity that builds cognitive skills, but perhaps even more essentially like an activity that builds social connection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Asked what her plans are post-graduation, Li admitted her basic printing skills could improve, hopefully with assistance from someone at Dries Van Noten.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Taking on this new stage of his career has been a fun adventure for Cedric, who has starred in CBS's sitcom The Neighborhood for eight seasons.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The concierge will set up any adventure, and the service at the pool and beach is attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations.—
Scott Turick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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In addition to adding Mendoza, the Raiders have undergone a massive roster overhaul after signing center Tyler Linderbaum, defensive end Kwity Paye, and linebacker Nakobe Dean.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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In short, businesses may benefit from presenting clear expertise and credibility within their field, as AI systems often prioritize authoritative and well-structured information.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With a mix of regional expertise and global execution in factories across Asia and Central America, Hansae is building strong partnerships and establishing itself as a go-to source for more than just manufacturing.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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During this time, circus families blossomed all over Mexico, aided by the appearance of the steamship and railway systems, as the circus historian Julio Revolledo Cárdenas would detail in a 2018 article for the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Julie Tremaine is an award-winning food and travel writer who’s exploring the world one bite at a time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Today’s draftniks have access to endless high-def broadcasts and custom compilations showing a prospect’s every snap.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Cleveland had the advantage offensively against Detroit but won’t against New York, San Antonio or Oklahoma City.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The most in-demand skill profiles combine technical proficiency with strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking — and employers consistently report that finding candidates with both is their greatest hiring challenge.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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After two straight games of offensive proficiency to begin this season, the Valkyries struggled to find a rhythm against the Chicago Sky.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Williams, who endured an up-and-down 2025 with the Yankees, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his sixth save in seven opportunities.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The tradition endures even as most people quietly agree that art probably shouldn’t be co-opted by the agendas of nation-states.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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