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as in developmental
made or done as an experiment
an experimental procedure for patients suffering from leukemia
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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
asserted that experimental knowledge is vastly superior to idle speculation and theorizing
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Recent Examples of experimental
The latter model is part of Kostadinov’s experimental Novalis line and was first introduced in 2024.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Tribeca Films, Tribeca Enterprises and Giant Pictures’ distribution label, has acquired the experimental indie comedy Serious People and will release the film from Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson, which first premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, later this year.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Phoenix coffee shop Moxie Coffee wins best coffee Moxie Coffee won gold in the filter coffee, single origin experimental subcategory for its Letty Bermudez.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
First released in 2014, this model is inspired by the experimental Deepsea Challenge that Cameron took on his 35,787-foot descent to the Mariana Trench in 2012.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Tribeca Films, Tribeca Enterprises and Giant Pictures’ distribution label, has acquired the experimental indie comedy Serious People and will release the film from Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson, which first premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, later this year.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Phoenix coffee shop Moxie Coffee wins best coffee Moxie Coffee won gold in the filter coffee, single origin experimental subcategory for its Letty Bermudez.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
First released in 2014, this model is inspired by the experimental Deepsea Challenge that Cameron took on his 35,787-foot descent to the Mariana Trench in 2012.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
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Exposure to the substance has been linked to a wide range of health impacts, including developmental problems, nervous system damage and hearing problems in children; and high blood pressure, joint pain and reproductive problems in adults.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The move follows the organization's decision to trade veteran Joe Flacco — a deal that instantly reshuffled the depth chart and forced the Browns into more of a developmental path rather than immediate contention.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Similar to finding that planets do not orbit the earth, the search for economics anomalies requires searching for empirical facts that cannot (easily) be explained using the standard economic model where everyone chooses by optimizing and makes no systematic mistakes.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Developed over two years, the CCI aims to give brands an empirical readout of how social, search and site traffic activity correspond with real economic indicators, from consumer demand to share-price performance.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Two veteran data journalists are launching a new investigative publication to cover rising authoritarianism from the shadowy corners of the internet.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The name of the officer who shot Kerr is redacted from the investigative reports.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Over the 80s, 90s, and 00s, those predictions were tested and confirmed, with inflation passing every observational test thus far.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Known for his sharp, observational humor and love of cats, Kaszas currently releases 20-40 minutes of new, original stand-up material on his YouTube channel weekly.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that following the initial collision between the Chevrolet Camero and Ford Fusion, the semi-truck hit the Camaro in the rear.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ellis has ordered Bovino be deposed in the case and a preliminary injunction hearing is set for November 5.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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That same day, the moon will reach its first-quarter phase in Aquarius, reminding us to remain objective amidst the swirling intensity brought on by the sun’s journey through Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The role of the traditional dining critic is to present authentic, objective restaurant experiences to the public.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pilot episode of Dawson's Creek premiered in January 1998, introducing the world to four teens from the fictional, quaint harbor town of Capeside, Mass.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Sep. 2025
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And above all, treat it as a co-pilot, not an autopilot.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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