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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 experimental group also exhibited higher levels of inflammation, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.
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New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025
In South Africa, for example, women had been fitted with experimental internal rings meant to prevent pregnancy and HIV infection — but now the participants are on their own.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
This means that more and more companies transition from the exploration phase and small-scale experimental projects to full-scale application of data science, developing the processes, platforms, and methodologies that can become an integral part of company operation and retain value long-term.
—Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The show’s origins lie in its creator Greg Kotis’s rage at having to pay for public toilets in Europe after performing at a festival in Romania with his experimental troupe, the Neo-Futurists.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025
In South Africa, for example, women had been fitted with experimental internal rings meant to prevent pregnancy and HIV infection — but now the participants are on their own.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
This means that more and more companies transition from the exploration phase and small-scale experimental projects to full-scale application of data science, developing the processes, platforms, and methodologies that can become an integral part of company operation and retain value long-term.
—Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The show’s origins lie in its creator Greg Kotis’s rage at having to pay for public toilets in Europe after performing at a festival in Romania with his experimental troupe, the Neo-Futurists.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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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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The importance of selecting the right tools can’t be understated, as more empirical and anecdotal evidence emerges about GenAI.—
Clint Boulton,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Read More: Why The Paranormal And Supernatural Continue To Fascinate Us A Message from Beyond Hough’s work so far has pieced together historical records and theoretical research — admittedly more speculative than empirical.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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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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What this means isn't clear because the spokesperson would not confirm any details about the mission, including its payload, objective, or launch date.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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Now, with the reliance of courts to act as non-political arbitrators continues to be questioned, McConnell offered a warning to the Senate about the need to continue an objective confirmation process.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The pilot episode of The Baldwins, TLC’s new reality show about actor Alec Baldwin and his family, is one of the darkest and most bizarre hours of television to appear in recent memory.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
21 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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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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