as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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Recent Examples of science
Then, a few weeks later and with no new science, said everyone should wear masks immediately.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s actual science behind this claim.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
Bristy was studying chemical engineering, while Limon was studying geography, environmental science & policy.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
The science foundation's headquarters was also relocated to a smaller building.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s actual science behind this claim.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
Bristy was studying chemical engineering, while Limon was studying geography, environmental science & policy.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
The science foundation's headquarters was also relocated to a smaller building.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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In classical Athens the playwright Aristophanes attacked purveyors of knowledge for being intellectually untrustworthy, essentially deceitful.—
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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In response, much of the conversation about education has focused on skills, knowledge, and innovation.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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