experiment
noun
a test, trial, or tentative procedure; an act or operation for the purpose of discovering something unknown or of testing a principle, supposition, etc..
have been experimenting
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present perfect progressiveof experiment.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Hotels have been experimenting with QR codes and other digital tipping options for more than a few years now because many of us don’t carry cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Across the island, they have been experimenting with agro-ecology, animal traction, local inputs and cooperative models.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2026
Various governments, from the state of Utah to the European Union, have been experimenting with limiting children's use of social media.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
Many, including Walmart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot, have been experimenting with their own AI search functions, which may position them to integrate their systems and data with third-party search platforms such as ChatGPT or Perplexity.
From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025
Since colonial times, when European cultures came into contact with many Non-Western cultures, musicians on all sides have been experimenting with music that is a blend of "the best of both worlds."
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
