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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
Long a mainstay of New York’s experimental Wooster Group theater company, Dafoe spends most of his time off in Rome with his filmmaker wife, Giada Colagrande.
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Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
On January 27, Heather McAdams—who is known for her work as a cartoonist, filmmaker and country music preservationist, and also participated in Chicago’s 1980’s experimental film scene—will speak with curator Sophie Cavoulacos.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Ukrainian military intelligence said back in June that Russia had moved parts of the experimental system to Crimea.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
But what often gets bourbon nerds most excited is Old Forester’s experimental line: The 117 Series.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
On January 27, Heather McAdams—who is known for her work as a cartoonist, filmmaker and country music preservationist, and also participated in Chicago’s 1980’s experimental film scene—will speak with curator Sophie Cavoulacos.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Ukrainian military intelligence said back in June that Russia had moved parts of the experimental system to Crimea.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
But what often gets bourbon nerds most excited is Old Forester’s experimental line: The 117 Series.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
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That said, the details a parent offers, as well as a child’s reaction, will vary greatly by developmental stage.Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Serving as a developmental platform for NASCAR's three national touring series, it is regarded as a semi-professional league.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office states that there does not appear to be any direct empirical evidence pointing to a medical cost offset.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The former is a matter of faith; the latter are empirical realities.Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Mandich made her first appearance in court on Jan. 10, and has upcoming court appearances set for Jan. 22 and Jan. 24, the latter of which will be a preliminary examination.Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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According to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather, the wildfires are the costliest in U.S. history, with the damage being valued between $135 billion and $150 billion.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
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If the answer is not the same as your needs, then reevaluate your VC’s counsel with that in mind and do not blindly accept their advice as if this was a conversation with an objective, disinterested advisor.Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jane’s end provided an opportunity to drill into his core to find a more level, objective foundation to anchor himself to.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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The pilot episode of Martin's new TV show on Outdoor Channel centers around his journey to becoming a master of West Tennessee whole hog barbecue, a technique enduring among only a few pitmasters in the state.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 25 Apr. 2024
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One bedroom, located in the cockpit, replicates the in-flight experience characterizing pilot and co-pilot chairs facing a front window, according to the listing.Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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