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also empiric
1
as in observational
based on observation or experience
guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence
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2
as in demonstrable
capable of being proven as true or real
a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement
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Recent Examples of empirical
The empirical facts around Natalia is genetic age, and that that, at the end of the day, did not matter in the court of law, is something that is terrifying and should concern us all in terms of our justice system.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Ars Video Per the authors, most research to date has relied on statistically analyzing empirical data, such as a 2018 report by the US Bowling Congress that looked at data generated by 37 bowlers.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2025
From there, the researchers could use empirical information that links elevated temperatures to economic damage.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
But critics’ arguments cannot weather empirical scrutiny.
—David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Ars Video Per the authors, most research to date has relied on statistically analyzing empirical data, such as a 2018 report by the US Bowling Congress that looked at data generated by 37 bowlers.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2025
From there, the researchers could use empirical information that links elevated temperatures to economic damage.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
But critics’ arguments cannot weather empirical scrutiny.
—David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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Nor is there demonstrable evidence to show that the presence of hunters afield negatively impacts the enjoyment of the outdoors by non-hunters.—
Brandon Gleason,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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One that’s more demonstrable in the industry than other comparable examples of societal laziness.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The idea that there are no objective facts, only perceptions, has gained currency in recent decades.—
James T. Kloppenberg,
Time,
28 May 2025
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In this reality, truth becomes less about objective absolutes and more about process.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Tie any relief to verifiable human-rights milestones—each prisoner released, each death sentence commuted, each protester freed.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Key formats include: • NFTs As Ads: These are unique, verifiable promo assets users can view or even own.—
Matvii Diadkov,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Puig agreed to waive any legal protections for suppression or exclusion of new information in the factual basis.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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Remember when Google demoed its Bard AI tool in 2023 and its factual error led to its parent company losing US$100 billion in market value?—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Playoff Nembhard is a provable phenomenon, as the Knicks know better than anyone else.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Independent peer review is crucial to scrutinizing conclusions and methods before a paper is presented as provable science.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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For example, my agency recently shot an experimental commercial for a carmaker that leveraged a hybrid approach to create alternate versions—one in snow and one in the desert.—
Dustin Callif,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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These experimental vaccines appear to provide slightly stronger protection against both variants.—
Alice Park,
Time,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Lancelin has created many other experiential geometric works in major cities around the world (including Paris, Philadelphia, Beijing, and Milan) that test the boundaries between reality and perception.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Too bad, but anyway plot and plausibility are far less important than the experiential qualities Resurrection offers those willing to accept its fairy tale-like pitch.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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