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noun

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s How to pronounce experience (audio)
Definition of experiencenext
1
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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2
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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experience

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verb

as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one

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Recent Examples of experience
Noun
This hotel is worth it for the wonderfully relaxing vibes, stellar service, and top notch spa experiences. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 Dating companies are responding with better matchmaking, more in-person experiences, and AI. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
Residents in several cities - including Gardnerville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Davis and Watsonville - reported experiencing the quake, according to the USGS DYFI report. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 However, Rhys said that experiencing that rejection was also oddly encouraging. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experience
  1. skills
  2. adventure
  3. undergo
  4. expertise
  5. time
  6. have
  7. proficiency
  8. endure
Noun
  • Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Dern largely dominated the five-round co-main event, demonstrating superior skills throughout the contest.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of skills
Noun
  • Ford took one final adventure as the legendary character under the direction of James Mangold with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • New day, new box office milestone for Sony’s latest Spidey adventure.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventure
Verb
  • The defense has high-end talent and depth at most spots after undergoing a massive overhaul last season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Spartans’ cornerback room is undergoing a reset, with just four returners who have limited starting experience and welcoming five transfers to the group, making for a crucial competition at camp.
    — Niles Hall, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of undergo
Noun
  • The significance of that approach lies in what happens when leaders resist the impulse to demonstrate their expertise.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Discussions were led by Smith and David Longo, former chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, as well as others who could bring expertise and thoughtfulness to the topic of the day.
    — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of expertise
Noun
  • According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit marks the second time in six years that DePaul has been sued by a mental health provider that worked with the school’s athletes.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of time
Verb
  • This assortment features best sellers including the 24/7 Classic T-Shirt Bra, which has support, comfort adjustable straps and no-show double-layer back.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • White Water's diminutive cocktail bar has awesome bottled cocktails served in proper glassware that make for the perfect sundowner to carry across the boardwalk to soak up golden hour over the Pacific.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of have
Noun
  • The dramatic swings in literacy proficiency have sent shockwaves through the education community.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Google says training across languages, dialects, and different proficiency levels helped the model learn structures shared between sign languages.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of proficiency
Verb
  • Swaths of Europe are enduring their fifth heatwave of the year this week, with parts of Britain, France, Spain and Italy under extreme heat warnings.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Yet for Asian countries that endured Japanese imperial rule and expansion, Yasukuni remains a symbol of Japan’s militarism.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experience. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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