How to Use experiment in a Sentence

experiment

1 of 2 noun
  • They did some experiments with magnets.
  • These theories have not yet been confirmed by experiment.
  • Students will carry out simple laboratory experiments.
  • And this goes back to the 1950s with something called spark discharge experiments.
    Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
  • For most researchers, phenibut HCL is the best starting point for experiments.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Despite her heartbreak, Vestal believes the experiment was for the best.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Most of the experiments have to do with the shape of the blowing edge—the place where one edge of a flute’s tube has been thinned, forming a tiny ridge that’s positioned against the bottom lip to receive the breath.
    Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 July 2023
  • So began the rare experiment of letting a student coach a team in which there’s at least one student older than the coach.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Like many of the Netflix series’ episodes, his experiment did not have a happy ending.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
  • The remote control has a 50-foot range, giving your little one plenty of room to race and experiment.
    Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Still the hope is that experiments like these will offer a template for other Olympics in the future, and other cities worldwide.
    Catherine Porter, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
  • There are a lot of experiments that have shown that people get attached to things in a way that a rational economic man would not.
    How To Save A Country, The New Republic, 25 May 2023
  • Katie Hafner: Frisch tells her that Hahn probably just needs to repeat the experiments.
    Ashraya Gupta, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Gene therapy has worked in experiments with deaf mice that lack the otoferlin protein.
    WIRED, 20 Oct. 2023
  • So, the team invited in a new variable to the experiment, and started varying the oxygen levels each snowflake received.
    Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2023
  • Throughout the 27-track record, the Destiny's Child alum experiments with elements and themes of country music.
    Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
  • For the experiment, each dog’s owner said aloud the name of an object, then presented the dog with either that named object or a different one.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Lately, even some of the liberal politicians who had embraced a new approach to drugs have supported an end to the experiment.
    Mike Baker, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
  • The reality is that many of Los Angeles’ utopian experiments have failed over the years.
    Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
  • In the Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment, two spheres with different masses are dropped from a tower.
    Larry M. Silverberg, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Our optical lattice experiments are the perfect way to do this.
    Charles D. Brown Ii, Scientific American, 16 May 2023
  • For years, the United States dismissed reports of the unit’s experiments as Cold War propaganda.
    Emily Langer, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
  • The great solar experiment While the eclipse is a treat for sky-gazers, the event also offers scientists an opportunity to study the sun in unique ways.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Researchers conducted the experiment with the family’s consent and electively stopped it at the three-day mark.
    Emily Mullin, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024
  • No one's better placed to understand the uniqueness of this social experiment than those who've participated in it in the past.
    Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Gannett has paused its experiment with LedeAI in all of its local markets that had been using the service, according to the company.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 30 Aug. 2023
  • These experiments started simply enough: crafting small sculptural works inside her studio to give as gifts to her friends.
    Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The possibilities of this experiment — and its long-term risks — are yet to be fully understood.
    Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Soon enough, her experiments grew more ambitious, and the thought of taking on intricate cooking projects consumed her.
    Mayukh Sen, Washington Post, 15 May 2023
  • Dias' team apparently used a non-standard method for calculating the background noise in a key experiment and didn't include the details of how this was done in the paper.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Nov. 2023
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experiment

2 of 2 verb
  • The league experimented with the concept in the late 1990s, but the effort fell apart.
    Ken Belson Alex Welsh, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024
  • This isn’t the first time a food brand experimented with an out-of-this-world cheese product.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • One of the great things about gardening is that there is always a new food to grow and experiment to try.
    Susan Brownstein, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Her idea of wellness includes a sweaty spin class, wine with loved ones, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
    Moira Lawler, Women's Health, 2 June 2023
  • In Denmark the drinking culture is heavy, and the next step is to experiment with drugs from an early age.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
  • People have the chance to experiment with them themselves.
    IEEE Spectrum, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Summer is a great time to experiment with fresh flavors from fruits that are in season like berries.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 June 2023
  • The Biden campaign also experimented with Cameo in the past.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2023
  • This isn’t the first time Zendaya has experimented with bangs.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Someone who is looking to experiment with this style in a non-committal, low-cost way won’t like the high price tag on these boots.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
  • How to Bake Bread Home cooks have been experimenting with sourdough as a hobby of late—and with good reason.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2023
  • For Big Tech, there are few better places to experiment with data center heating than in the Nordics.
    Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Most celebrities — even the ones who experiment with the wildest colors and edgiest cuts — have a default hairstyle.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Tequila Ocho Blanco Ocho was among the first tequila brands to experiment with terroir on a large scale.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Again, this allows the beginner to experiment a bit and try different styles to see which one is best for them.
    Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
  • In their new music, The Rose is looking to expand and experiment, while staying true to themselves.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 July 2023
  • In the 1990s, Jones began experimenting with taking photos of himself on the the water.
    Michael Roppolo, CBS News, 11 July 2023
  • Martino experimented with five men in the back, but went to four, which seems to be working much better.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024
  • The news organization will get access to OpenAI’s tech to experiment with using it in its own work as part of the deal.
    Gerrit De Vynck, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2023
  • Courteney Cox recently experimented with it and was blown away by the results.
    David Chiu, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
  • Kavanaugh said he was inspired by Taiwanese street food and wanted to experiment with extra-long french fries of his own.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Bad Bunny is a hair chameleon who has experimented with numerous bold styles, from a neon green buzz to burr cuts with razor-sharp edges.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
  • The city is experimenting with new policies and programs.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Women living with men who owned a headset were experimenting with fitness apps and telling their friends about it.
    Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 9 July 2023
  • Inspired, Dario experimented with this method to create an ice cream treat.
    Carolyn Hagler, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Now, New York is experimenting with what could be an even more powerful kind of heat pump for urbanites: one that slips over a window sill.
    Matt Simon, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The new report also points to field schools, where small farmers experiment with climate adaptive crops and techniques.
    Somini Sengupta, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The singles and the couples both do a lot of experimenting physically on camera.
    Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2024
  • If your child is experimenting with diet culture, there will be signs.
    Sarah Cottrell, Parents, 12 June 2023
  • Meg has experimented with hair colors in all shades, tones, and even prints, so seeing her with red hair isn't exactly shocking.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 20 Sep. 2023

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