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as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
the hospital is looking for nurses with operating-room experience
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as in adventure
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
related in a book his experiences as a roving correspondent for network TV news
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Recent Examples of experience
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Spillman was accompanied to New York City by her 23-year-old granddaughter, Janine Baker, who joined her on the iconic stage at the end of the episode, when Spillman celebrated the experience.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The duo expected their orbital stay to last about 10 days, but Starliner experienced thruster malfunctions during its approach and docking maneuvers.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The goal of public safety is to ensure the safest possible experience for spectators.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Spillman was accompanied to New York City by her 23-year-old granddaughter, Janine Baker, who joined her on the iconic stage at the end of the episode, when Spillman celebrated the experience.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), stargazers in some parts of the United States will have the opportunity to experience the surreal views of the northern lights tonight, Feb. 14.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The duo expected their orbital stay to last about 10 days, but Starliner experienced thruster malfunctions during its approach and docking maneuvers.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Grab a coffee before heading out on the day’s adventure, or stay for breakfast sandwiches, eggs benedict, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Brit bear’s latest adventure earned $5.1 million across Friday and previews in 3,890 theaters.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As of January 2025, the Brantford facility has undergone a hygienic restoration and is once again producing griddle products for our customers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Our sun undergoes an 11-year cycle of magnetic activity, rising from solar minimum when there are hardly any sunspots visible, to solar maximum when there are sunspots, prominences, coronal mass ejections and flares aplenty.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Each of the supporting companies brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, ensuring that ame pippin will have the resources and support needed to succeed.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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These collaborations create a virtuous cycle: Industry partners gain access to cutting-edge resources and expertise to commercialize new products, while national labs gain insights into real-world needs that can shape future national research priorities.—
Seth Darling,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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During a panel at '90s Con in Florida in September, Melrose Place stars Locklear, Josie Bissett, Brooke Langton, Laura Leighton, Grant Show and Daphne Zuniga reunited and shared an update on where the revival series stood at the time.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Coca-Cola entered the right category at the right time, Citi analyst Filippo Falorni told CNN.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Advance Publications has stakes in Warner Bros., Discovery and Reddit.—
Lucas Frau,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Terps need to make up ground in the standings to earn the Big Ten tournament’s coveted double bye, but that’s just one benchmark for a team that has larger ones in mind.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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The 4-point line returns to the game for another year in the building where Stephen Curry revolutionized the NBA with his shooting proficiency from deep.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Overall reading and math proficiencies derived from NAEP show Illinois 4th and 8th grade students were either the same or down compared to pre-covid 2019, according to Wirepoints’ analysis.—
Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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Their voices blend gloriously on this fresh yet stone-cold country rendering of the song, which highlights the enduring heritage of Latino country music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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All the Democratic presidents since Franklin Roosevelt put their stamp on the social safety net in ways that endure to this day: establishing and expanding Social Security, expanding access to health insurance, providing subsidies for food, and providing housing assistance.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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