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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
Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Maintain Hygiene: Clean and moisturize your feet to prevent skin issues
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Catherine Moyer, DPM, is a podiatrist experienced in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle.
—Catherine Moyer, Verywell Health, 22 May 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
The city experienced tremendous population growth, owing especially to immigration from countries such as Ireland, Germany, Poland, and Italy.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Maintain Hygiene: Clean and moisturize your feet to prevent skin issues
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Catherine Moyer, DPM, is a podiatrist experienced in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle.
—Catherine Moyer, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
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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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Those calls with Jim Irsay, the longtime Indianapolis Colts owner who died Wednesday at 65, were … an adventure.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Related Stories Inside One Woman's 1,000-Year-Old French Water Mill Home (Exclusive) 139-Year-Old House Was Placed on Wheels and Moved Through San Francisco's Streets The nights are their own adventure.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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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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Although the daguerreotype required a high level of expertise, the process made the medium accessible to a wider range of enthusiasts.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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So over time, the use of electric fencing, and the expertise needed to install and maintain it, has spread through her community and the surrounding region, with 535 electric fences installed to date.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Reubens found much of his early inspiration in drag During his time at the California Institute of the Arts, Reubens began exploring alternative forms of creativity.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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And yet those animals outside of that time of the year are extremely difficult to find.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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As symbols of Floyd’s place in history have faded, so too have hopes for federal police reform, commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and American optimism about the future of racial justice.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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However, my hand has real diamond support, with even the club jack potentially pulling its weight, and my spades are poor.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Bournemouth had been preparing for Torres to start and knowing the Spain defender’s proficiency in possession, Iraola allowed Konsa to have the first pass before pressing.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish, limited proficiency in Chinese and French.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
9 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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