SCIENCE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

science

noun

ˈsī-ən(t)s

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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 Knowing the science and helping another person change their behavior are different skills. — Mick Safron, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The only group to meet or exceed that benchmark was Asian students, who scored above 75 in all three categories (reading, math and science). — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Climate science shows that the massive reservoirs that store the Colorado River are unlikely to fill back up any time soon. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 One of the joys of science is discovering that nature often challenges our intuition. — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for science

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knowledge

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Desai said the group separately verified with people with direct knowledge of the matter that the exchange is under consideration.

— Jake Spring The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
From one source that had strong knowledge of the Cowboys’ roster, Jones is viewed as a clear upgrade over the depth that was at the tackle spot in Dallas, although Jones will need a few weeks to return to his maximum physical skill set.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

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