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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
This is the least stable and most experimental of the four Windows 11 testing channels.
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ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
It’s got slick R&B, raw voice-memo rock-guitar sketches, experimental collabos with Mk.gee and Dijon.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
Now, a series of experimental therapies are laying the groundwork for potentially reversing the condition, which affects nearly 10 million people worldwide and can generate costs of approximately $10,000 per patient per year, when considering direct and indirect medical expenses.
—Fernanda González, Wired News, 10 July 2025
No longer gated behind premium subscriptions or experimental rollouts, Gemini is now baked into Google Workspace for Education at no cost.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
It’s got slick R&B, raw voice-memo rock-guitar sketches, experimental collabos with Mk.gee and Dijon.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
Now, a series of experimental therapies are laying the groundwork for potentially reversing the condition, which affects nearly 10 million people worldwide and can generate costs of approximately $10,000 per patient per year, when considering direct and indirect medical expenses.
—Fernanda González, Wired News, 10 July 2025
No longer gated behind premium subscriptions or experimental rollouts, Gemini is now baked into Google Workspace for Education at no cost.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
Adjective
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James, who seems quite ready to make a developmental leap this year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Third, make bystander training a critical element of developmental opportunities for all employees, and encourage everyone to advocate for themselves and others.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The result is a new breed of marketing initiatives that balance creative intuition with empirical validation, allowing executives to identify the precise line between boldness and recklessness.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Though it was hypothesized to be a pest-resisting tactic, there was no empirical evidence proving this.—
Jay Kakade
June 30,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The judge set a preliminary injunction hearing for July 24, in which both sides will argue the merits of the case.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The organization had completed a preliminary audit that found at least $150,000 was missing or unaccounted for, the criminal complaint said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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By focusing on objective criteria and standardizing evaluation processes, AI agents can help ensure that all candidates are assessed fairly.—
Ray Culver,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Blain said in the statement that the independent investigative report — and the censure vote — were not objective inquiries, but the result of politics.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The twin cockpit layout puts the pilot in the rear and the co-pilot up front, with rounded, frameless windshields for protection.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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American Airlines passenger restrained, knocked down while trying to enter pilot cockpit: video Intense footage shows the moment an American Airlines passenger attempted to enter the pilot's cockpit, causing chaos.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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