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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
Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
Write a new chapter for yourself; enjoy exciting travel experiences ahead.
—Essence, 2 June 2025
Tommy McArdle, People.com, 3 June 2025
Over the past several days, NASA’s ambitious space exploration plans have experienced major setbacks.
—Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Some of the most memorable travel experiences happen around the table.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
Write a new chapter for yourself; enjoy exciting travel experiences ahead.
—Essence, 2 June 2025
Verb
Patrick is experiencing a career highlight following his turn as Saxon Ratliff, the son of a rich North Carolina family, in The White Lotus' third season.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 3 June 2025
Over the past several days, NASA’s ambitious space exploration plans have experienced major setbacks.
—Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
Noun
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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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Australia was ranked as the fifth-best country in the world in 2024, according to U.S. News, primarily due to its high scores across various matrices, including quality of life, social purpose, and adventure.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Every adventure, every challenge, has only strengthened our bond, reminding us the best part of this journey is doing it together.—
Shelly Peterson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign is undergoing a major staff reorganization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Further, Costello’s parents claim that Costello should have undergone more testing before being allowed to participate in any strenuous activities.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In fact, small businesses may stand to benefit even more from external expertise, especially when resources, time, and experience are limited.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The city is often criticized for lacking the depth of liquidity and industry expertise from investment analysts to accommodate such transactions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Additionally, Shimamura says that the Japanese film industry is too focused on the domestic box office at times, when there is huge growth potential for some of Japan’s IP to bring in profits from overseas.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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It has been ported to several consoles and has sold more than 23 million copies globally in the time since.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
4 June 2025
Verb
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At 18, Neave already has a League Cup winners’ medal, despite having yet to make a first-team appearance.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Prospective candidates had until May 30 to submit their applications.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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To perform each individual task effectively, an employee needs a certain level of proficiency in different skills.—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Over the past two seasons, Williams’ proficiency in the midrange has become an integral part of the Thunder’s half-court setup, finishing the regular season in the 93rd and 96th percentile in midrange attempts, according to Cleaning the Glass.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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And any enduring culture has answers for parents — traditions around feeding, rest, socialization, purpose and the transition to adulthood.—
Mathilde Ross,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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With only $276 million in debt and $2.2 billion in cash, this company is well-equipped to endure uncertainties.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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