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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
Brooke Barbier,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Across the street from Casa del Tabaco, Dayamis Hernandez of D&D Giftshop has had a similar experience.
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Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The party has been experiencing a historic surge in popularity in recent years, grabbing over 20% of the national vote in federal elections in 2025 with an eye on capturing even more in the next election.
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Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
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Noun
Toasts, also called healths, were vital to the drinking experience in colonial America and were usually planned before the party began.
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Brooke Barbier,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Across the street from Casa del Tabaco, Dayamis Hernandez of D&D Giftshop has had a similar experience.
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Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Verb
Along with performances from artists spanning country, pop and R&B, viewers can experience a massive fireworks and drone show choreographed to a live score by the Grammy Award-winning Nashville Symphony.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
The party has been experiencing a historic surge in popularity in recent years, grabbing over 20% of the national vote in federal elections in 2025 with an eye on capturing even more in the next election.
—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
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State test scores for the 2025-26 school year are coming back, and Georgia public schools are part of a national pattern of declining reading and math skills.
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The Rangers are adding Espinal for his valuable defensive versatility and contact skills, aiming to bolster their infield depth.
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Plus, the simple silhouette easily transitions from daytime adventures to casual dinners.
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Hazem Mastouri’s goal prompted a bit more adventure but Ronald Koeman’s side were simply better and scored a third as Tunisia suffered a third straight defeat.
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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
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It is recommended that any batteries in devices that will be stored for significant periods should undergo a maintenance routine to maintain their health by charging them to half capacity every six months.
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Elsewhere, the conversation drifts into questions about public-records databases, investigative reporting, grant applications, and the ways institutions classify professional expertise.
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But Upchurch, with more than two decades of Medicare expertise, doesn't blame beneficiaries for not paying attention or for assuming Wellcare's messages were bogus.
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While wedding vows typically last about one to three minutes per person, Swift and Kelce took their time celebrating one another on their big day.
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The extraordinary strait lockdown could make this time different.
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The landmark property celebrates the style of the sixties, when air travel still had a spark of glamor.
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The Chiefs have a world championship banner hanging atop the press box.
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Training should produce portable skills and credentials that remain valuable across employers, rather than proficiency in one company’s software or business processes.
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Several school districts in and near Fort Worth are below the state average in reading proficiency rates, according to data from the Fort Worth Education Partnership.
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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
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The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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