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
Spicker and Kaye will each receive $20,000, industry exposure, and year-round mentorship from both a science advisor and a film industry professional.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Beyond the science lessons, betta care can teach routine and responsibility.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Beyond the science lessons, betta care can teach routine and responsibility.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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The process includes passing the FAA knowledge test, completing ground school and learning how to control, maintain, transport and assemble the aircraft.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Now, as investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie focus on possible leads, Schweit and several other former FBI agents say the details released so far suggest the perpetrator likely had prior knowledge of the home or family, and a financial rather than ideological motivation for the crime.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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