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a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical
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Self-pleasure can be a fun way to connect with yourself, experiment with new fantasies, and get a little silly with it along the way.
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Instead, Wilmore and Williams have unexpectedly remained in orbit for nine months, where they have been folded into Expedition 72 to help with space station maintenance and science experiments.
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This initiative began as a small-scale experiment before evolving into a significant technological transformation.
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Quispe López, Them, 12 Mar. 2025
Instead, Wilmore and Williams have unexpectedly remained in orbit for nine months, where they have been folded into Expedition 72 to help with space station maintenance and science experiments.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Brown is styled by Ryan Young, and the duo have continued to have fun with MBB’s experiments in style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
This initiative began as a small-scale experiment before evolving into a significant technological transformation.
—Peter High, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Experiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiment. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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