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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
Gemma has been working on an experimental, child-sized robot designed to be the ultimate companion for kids.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
The idea is to introduce you to these fascinating cities' experimental and distinctive tracks.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
The class, the film shows, was an experimental free-for-all.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Her recent works, however, including The Colors Within and the 2021 historical epic series The Heike Story, have been produced under Science SARU, a studio known for its multinational staff, international co-productions, and more experimental styles.
—Kayti Burt, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
The idea is to introduce you to these fascinating cities' experimental and distinctive tracks.
—PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
The class, the film shows, was an experimental free-for-all.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Her recent works, however, including The Colors Within and the 2021 historical epic series The Heike Story, have been produced under Science SARU, a studio known for its multinational staff, international co-productions, and more experimental styles.
—Kayti Burt, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
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Acosta was left with fewer options in the final third than at any point of his four-year stay in Ohio, as the club was unable to adequately replace Brandon Vazquez and Brenner with developmental loanee Kevin Kelsy.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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It’s well established that the pre-natal period can have long-term effects on a baby’s health, and Barreto believes that phenomenon may extend to cancer risk if parents are exposed to carcinogens during this critical developmental time.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
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Chris Hayes One way to answer this is to look at the empirical research, like Jonathan Haidt does in The Anxious Generation.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
1 Feb. 2025
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In fact, a Harvard Business Review analysis of 145 empirical studies found that constraints consistently drive higher performance across individuals, teams, and organizations.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Crowley-Sanders is next scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 27 and is currently being held in custody on a $1 million bond, according to court records.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Judge Jackson will hold a hearing on February 26 at 10:00am to consider imposing a preliminary injunction.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Back in government, Trump seems bent on creating a new political reality, where objective truth no longer exists and can be replaced with pure fiction.—
Adam Price,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The National Academies are private, nonprofit organizations created by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 to provide the nation with independent, objective advice on complex problems.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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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 22 Feb. 2025.
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