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
Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a science teacher and former molecular biologist who is recruited by the government to help save the Earth from dying.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The science behind it rests on three separate biological responses that have each been studied independently, though no single trial has tested them together as a combined intervention.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The ability to elevate simple ingredients through preservation became a hallmark of Roman gastronomy, showcasing pickling as both art and science.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
But applied broadly, the same logic can end up limiting access to tools that are already making science, medicine, and education more widely available.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
The science behind it rests on three separate biological responses that have each been studied independently, though no single trial has tested them together as a combined intervention.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The ability to elevate simple ingredients through preservation became a hallmark of Roman gastronomy, showcasing pickling as both art and science.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
But applied broadly, the same logic can end up limiting access to tools that are already making science, medicine, and education more widely available.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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Artemis, by contrast, aims to establish a base near the lunar south pole, building knowledge and skills that will help humanity make the next giant leap — to Mars.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Shaban’s version of events attempted to convince members of the committee that their knowledge of the rudimentary elements of our criminal justice system is wrong.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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