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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
Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The same goes for evaluating risk based on our own experiences.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Bob Fischer, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
The building’s design is meant to evoke New York’s Gilded Age of the late 19th century, when the city experienced a period of unprecedented wealth and a subsequent boom in skyscraper construction, according to the architects.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In fact, the condition has systemic implications: Many people with HS experience other medical conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome (a cluster of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes), and depression.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The same goes for evaluating risk based on our own experiences.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Some bees can remember experiencing high heat and weigh this against the reward of sugar when it’s offered in hot containers.
—Bob Fischer, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
The building’s design is meant to evoke New York’s Gilded Age of the late 19th century, when the city experienced a period of unprecedented wealth and a subsequent boom in skyscraper construction, according to the architects.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
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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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In some ways, China's ambivalence about taking on greater global responsibilities mirrors Americans' wariness and weariness with foreign adventures, against the background of domestic political and economic woes.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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The club outing was just one of many adventures on their respective trips.—
Kaitlin Menza,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The beloved screen star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent two tracheotomy procedures but had recovered.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The aircraft previously underwent final maintenance at Lockheed Martin's facility in Fort Worth, Texas, before reentering operational service.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The analysis used to create the interactive map comes from 234 climate experts from 64 countries, as well as a 2022 U.S. climate report that synthesized data and expertise from eight governmental agencies.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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The project represents a milestone for Naga cinema, blending international filmmaking expertise with local narratives and talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Coachella announced the times via social media posts; see the full lineups for both weekends on the festival’s Instagram post, below.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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This time, the hungry squads look to leave no doubt in the judges’ minds.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Nick Jonas had someone special by his side at the Broadway opening of The Last Five Years on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in New York City.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Devil May Cry has this raw, untamed cool that most video games can’t touch.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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My proficiency in calculus and analytics led me to study economics as an undergraduate student and then to pursue an MBA in finance.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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His all-round game is now beginning to match his proficiency in front of goal, which has brought four goals in his last three games.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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