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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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Prime Development and Crestwood Custom Homes bring decades of experience and a reputation for excellence to every home.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
The delays were frustrating, made more complicated by hospitalizations and evaluations that didn’t always address the root of what Avery was experiencing.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Noun
However, cleaning your bathtub is crucial to maintaining a good bathing experience.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Prime Development and Crestwood Custom Homes bring decades of experience and a reputation for excellence to every home.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
Verb
In one study, the treatment improved symptoms for about 88% of participants who had been experiencing dry eyes; the researchers also noted that no adverse effects were reported.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
The delays were frustrating, made more complicated by hospitalizations and evaluations that didn’t always address the root of what Avery was experiencing.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 21 July 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
Noun
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The future newlyweds also shared photos from their Italian adventure on Instagram.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Gail and Alicia have been best friends for decades and this trip was a chance for the two to celebrate and have a grand adventure.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Verb
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There, Sansón underwent surgery to amputate his leg.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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All will undergo a rigorous performance evaluation in our simulator room, being trained and tested to the exact same standards used by the FAA Academy.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Together, Galani and Jamieson offer a rare combination of investment and startup expertise, corporate leadership, and visionary thinking.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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All of those fired from the office were civil service employees with years of expertise in the region.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Osbourne performed multiple times in Kentucky throughout his career, including stops at Rupp Arena, Cardinal Stadium and Freedom Hall.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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This time, without the cachet (and baggage) of a 147-year-old news institution behind him.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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According to Patrick Brady, the director, having a research center rather than a group of independently operating scientists can help guide a long-term vision for research.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Moose Tracks ice cream borrows name from miniature golf Created in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, known for its moose population, in the 1990s, the iconic flavor Moose Tracks, has a base of vanilla ice cream with fudge swirl and peanut butter cups.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Reality: Technical proficiency with CRM systems, marketing automation tools and analytics platforms is essential for integrating systems and ensuring data flows smoothly.—
Vivek Vishal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The required soccer proficiency is believed to be a main reason behind the recasting of the role, played by Gus Turner is Seasons 1-3.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Sportsbooks endured an unusual number of under bets in games that Porter ended up leaving with an injury.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Bondi has racked up a string of embarrassments for the president that, despite a supportive post, President Donald Trump won't endure long.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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