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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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verb

as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one

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Recent Examples of experience
Noun
While major plot developments have been withheld to preserve the viewing experience, the network has requested spoiler warnings on all reviews. Alison Herman, Variety, 26 June 2025 Shayla and 17 other BU women’s soccer players reported similar claims to BU’s Equal Opportunity Office the next day, per The Globe, noting that their teammate, who was allegedly targeted, also shared her experience with school officials. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
Location: 6001 Destination Parkway in Orlando Take a trip down I-4 to experience the secluded, blissful paradise found at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025 There’s no way to experience everything Epic Universe has to offer in a day. Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for experience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
  • Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The news is all good for Brian Swift, whose teenage injury hasn’t dampened his love for adventure.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • This comprehensive set includes three versatile skillets with lids, three essential pots with lids, a 12-inch wok perfect for stir-frying, a convenient griddle, a handy mixing bowl set and a professional-grade chef's knife, ensuring you are fully equipped for any culinary adventure.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • At the end of last season, Finau underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
  • The transit provider is currently undergoing a study to improve operations and achieve better rider satisfaction, according to a new release from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Whatever your need, financial advisors can provide valuable expertise and experience.
    True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Composting: Level up your gardening expertise by recycling your yard waste.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • This June, Champagne Taittinger is opening a brand new restaurant on-site, adding a full-service dining space to its visitor center for the first time.
    Rachel King, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • The small, ragtag crew of replacements that Kennedy appointed two days later met this week for the first time, amid lots of empty chairs in a conference room in Atlanta.
    Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Drew cited that Formula E eco-friendly car racing now has 500 million fans as an example.
    Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • Their most recent release, Hop, earned them the distinction of being the first artist to have their first six charting albums debut at No. 1, according to Billboard.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Thankfully, there is a growing number of opportunities for younger and seasoned workers alike to level up their AI proficiency.
    Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • There was a 5% drop in 3- and 4-year-olds who were enrolled in school, a drop of 7% in math proficiency among eighth graders and a 4% drop in fourth graders who are proficient in reading.
    Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • The New York Mets are enduring a harsh stretch of the season and fans are getting frustrated.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
  • Latinas of all backgrounds have endured being typecast as a slutty Maria or subservient Lupe.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025

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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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