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as in developmental
made or done as an experiment
an experimental procedure for patients suffering from leukemia
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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
asserted that experimental knowledge is vastly superior to idle speculation and theorizing
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Recent Examples of experimental
Ho, who represented Singapore at the 2011 Venice Biennale, is known for experimental films, sculptures, and multimedia installations that challenge established notions of history, identity, and culture.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Taara is the latest project to spring from X—Alphabet’s experimental hub that produced AI lab Google Brain and Waymo’s self-driving cars—and has its origins in a concept called Loon.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who piloted Boeing's experimental Starliner spacecraft in June 2024, were supposed to be away from Earth for about eight days.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Boeing's experimental Starliner spacecraft launched on June 5 with Williams and Wilmore on board.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Taara is the latest project to spring from X—Alphabet’s experimental hub that produced AI lab Google Brain and Waymo’s self-driving cars—and has its origins in a concept called Loon.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who piloted Boeing's experimental Starliner spacecraft in June 2024, were supposed to be away from Earth for about eight days.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Boeing's experimental Starliner spacecraft launched on June 5 with Williams and Wilmore on board.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
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Thao Ha, an associate professor in developmental psychology at Arizona State University, directs the HEART Lab, or Healthy Experiences Across Relationships and Transitions.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Chronic exposure to high heat has been linked to preterm birth and low-birth weight, which can set a baby up for cascading health problems in their first years of life such as feeding challenges, difficulties breathing, and developmental delays.—
Chelsea Rivera,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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This provided empirical evidence for legal realism, the theory that judges don't simply apply legal rules mechanically but are influenced by a variety of extralegal factors including emotions, social context and their own sense of justice.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Serano and other pro-LGBTQ organizations have also highlighted the lack of empirical evidence supporting AGP as a clinical concept.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lansky has yet to enter a plea and will next appear in court for a preliminary hearing in April.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ruling created a preliminary injunction in the case between the health system, which is Idaho’s largest, and Attorney General Raúl Labrador. Spokespersons for St. Luke’s and the Attorney General’s Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2025
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In addition to pausing enforcement to collect objective data, Dr. Makary could direct the FDA to allow, if not encourage, independent testing of compounded drugs to assure their quality.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But by any objective measure, Gavi’s results have been extraordinary not only in terms of the projection of soft U.S. power, but also in terms of the preservation of the vital security interests of America and our allies.—
Seth Berkley,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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The pilot episode of The Baldwins, TLC’s new reality show about actor Alec Baldwin and his family, is one of the darkest and most bizarre hours of television to appear in recent memory.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The pilot episode of Martin's new TV show on Outdoor Channel centers around his journey to becoming a master of West Tennessee whole hog barbecue, a technique enduring among only a few pitmasters in the state.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
25 Apr. 2024
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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