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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
Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
More than 200 guests from the arts and culture, media, entertainment, and fashion communities will have the opportunity to bid on exclusive items and experiences from Kering’s Houses.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2025 alone, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK received more than 100 calls, claims and reports that local homes and businesses experienced flooding, according to a government spokesperson.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For first-time visitors, the city offers classic, idyllic experiences such as having a picnic by the Eiffel Tower, touring the Louvre, or cruising down the Seine.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
More than 200 guests from the arts and culture, media, entertainment, and fashion communities will have the opportunity to bid on exclusive items and experiences from Kering’s Houses.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Tucson, Tanque Verde and Seven Falls.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In 2025 alone, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK received more than 100 calls, claims and reports that local homes and businesses experienced flooding, according to a government spokesperson.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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That neutralized the advantage Sabalenka would have expected, and forced Sabalenka into first hitting more shots than she’s used to, and then going for too-small margins because of Pegula’s defensive skills once the rallies started.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The president told The Scott Jennings Radio Show that the concession resulted from his hard-nosed negotiating skills.—
Jamie McIntyre,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these are also comfortable enough to wear on many outdoor adventures, including hikes and walks.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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The season is riddled with loose threads that tease more creepy, kooky adventures to come.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another police officer arrived at the scene and shot at Tom, and the injured officer was airlifted to a nearby hospital to undergo surgery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The stadium itself will undergo redevelopment starting next year, to finish in 2029.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Kennedy has already propagated an insidious revolution within the agencies under his control, using a playbook familiar to illiberal leaders—culling expertise, silencing critics, and weaponizing administrative procedure to grant a veneer of legitimacy to his actions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This 12-pack of landscape lights is a limited-time deal, so don’t miss the opportunity to stake them in beside your pool, sidewalk, outdoor stairs, or garden for this low price.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even though Josh and Arteta have a good relationship, stemming back to when Arteta played for the club, Lewis is the conduit between the club and ownership.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Juan Zheng, Assistant Professor in Lehigh’s Teaching, Learning, and Technology program, argues that proficiency with chatbots isn’t enough.—
Samantha Walravens,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs.—
Paul Spann,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her surprise arrival was a powerful reminder of the enduring strength of friendship, even in life’s hardest moments.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In one of the many ugly performances the Yankees endured in their tumble from first place and Judge was throwing gingerly in a 12-5 loss to the Phillies.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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