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as in developmental
made or done as an experiment
an experimental procedure for patients suffering from leukemia
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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
asserted that experimental knowledge is vastly superior to idle speculation and theorizing
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Recent Examples of experimental
Long a mainstay of New York’s experimental Wooster Group theater company, Dafoe spends most of his time off in Rome with his filmmaker wife, Giada Colagrande.
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Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
On January 27, Heather McAdams—who is known for her work as a cartoonist, filmmaker and country music preservationist, and also participated in Chicago’s 1980’s experimental film scene—will speak with curator Sophie Cavoulacos.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Ukrainian military intelligence said back in June that Russia had moved parts of the experimental system to Crimea.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
But what often gets bourbon nerds most excited is Old Forester’s experimental line: The 117 Series.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
On January 27, Heather McAdams—who is known for her work as a cartoonist, filmmaker and country music preservationist, and also participated in Chicago’s 1980’s experimental film scene—will speak with curator Sophie Cavoulacos.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Ukrainian military intelligence said back in June that Russia had moved parts of the experimental system to Crimea.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
But what often gets bourbon nerds most excited is Old Forester’s experimental line: The 117 Series.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
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If that were not enough, the team used its 15th roster position on a short developmental guard instead of on another backup center or big forward.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Identifying developmental issues early can open the door to speech and behavioral therapies, which are proven to support a child’s development.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Currently, there is no empirical data to support these theories, but that hasn't stopped physicists from exploring them as fascinating possibilities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Much like Moore’s Law, scaling laws are not in fact laws but rather simply empirical observations.Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Biden concluded 2024 with 3,248 rules (again preliminary), compared to 3,018 in 2023.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Czechia continues its chase for its first gold medal since 2001 with its final preliminary matchup against Sweden, the other undefeated team in Group B. One can only assume a gold medal would do wonders for Holinka’s confidence.Sarah Jean Maher, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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If the answer is not the same as your needs, then reevaluate your VC’s counsel with that in mind and do not blindly accept their advice as if this was a conversation with an objective, disinterested advisor.Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jane’s end provided an opportunity to drill into his core to find a more level, objective foundation to anchor himself to.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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The pilot episode of Martin's new TV show on Outdoor Channel centers around his journey to becoming a master of West Tennessee whole hog barbecue, a technique enduring among only a few pitmasters in the state.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 25 Apr. 2024
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One bedroom, located in the cockpit, replicates the in-flight experience characterizing pilot and co-pilot chairs facing a front window, according to the listing.Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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