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
Isaacman has not said as much about concrete changes to NASA’s science program.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
There’s no science showing these are effective deterrents, says Pierce.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The Chinese Academy of Sciences is responsible for SMILE's satellite platform, spacecraft operations and three of the four science instruments — the Ultraviolet Imager (UVI), the Light Ion Analyser (LIA) and the Magnetometer (MAG).
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The chief science officer at a small, cutting-edge research firm knows this all too well.
—Kevin J. Morrison, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
There’s no science showing these are effective deterrents, says Pierce.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The Chinese Academy of Sciences is responsible for SMILE's satellite platform, spacecraft operations and three of the four science instruments — the Ultraviolet Imager (UVI), the Light Ion Analyser (LIA) and the Magnetometer (MAG).
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The chief science officer at a small, cutting-edge research firm knows this all too well.
—Kevin J. Morrison, Mercury News, 19 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 20 May. 2026.
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