as in vet
a person with long experience in a specified area
as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a veteran teacher who mentors new teachers
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Recent Examples of veteran
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is in the firing line after some contentious calls — particularly after recalling veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from international retirement just before the tournament after months of denials.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 June 2026
The veteran anchor, 65, who hosted the weekend show Alex Witt Reports, is set to leave the channel later this summer, PEOPLE confirms.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Probably the best movie produced by James’ side hustle was, well, Hustle, the 2022 Netflix movie starring Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah and real NBA veteran hooper Juancho Hernangómez as prospect Bo Cruz.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is in the firing line after some contentious calls — particularly after recalling veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from international retirement just before the tournament after months of denials.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Adjective
After her departure, only Chris Jansing, the veteran anchor who continues to work for MS NOW as a correspondent, will offer similar connections to the past.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 June 2026
The veteran anchor, 65, who hosted the weekend show Alex Witt Reports, is set to leave the channel later this summer, PEOPLE confirms.
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Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
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On a typical $5,000 emergency vet bill, for example, a 70% insurance reimbursement can reduce an owner's out-of-pocket cost by thousands of dollars.
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Some insurers, like Pets Best, require a release form completed by your vet for direct payment.
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Olise had a right-footer from the top of the box in the opening 10 minutes that required a skilled save from goalkeeper Egil Selvik.
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Dashboards can help surface anomalies, a concentration ratio above target or a revenue trend breaking from projection, but a skilled investor still has to ask whether that pattern signals product-market fit or vulnerability.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Given the significance of the peace deal, experts said Pakistan will certainly want to leverage its mediation role for economic benefit, particularly in its dealings with allies in Washington and the Gulf.
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From congested lines for TSA screenings to ever-changing departure times and hard-to-find gates, airports can trip up even the most experienced travelers.
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Detaille argues that the next wave of premium storytelling could come from pairing online-native creators with experienced film and television writers, producers and executives.
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Makarim, who left Gojek in 2019 to join the cabinet under then President Joko Widodo, has warned that the case could deter professionals from entering public service and spook investors worried about legal uncertainty in Indonesia.
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Fewer fireworks, fewer fires 🎆 🔥 Leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
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Officials have grown increasingly concerned since Anthropic warned earlier this year that its Mythos model was adept at finding software flaws in a way that could be weaponized by malicious hackers and threaten critical computer networks around the world.
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Do this regularly; teenagers are adept at reversing settings the moment your back is turned.
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Owing to lengthy maturation cycles, these inaugural releases are rums influenced by the craft and stewardship of three generations of Mount Gay master blenders.
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But according to master distiller Brent Elliott, this cask finishing project started well before either of those things were a reality.
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One of the few calls of the night was from Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, ready to get his hands on the skillful point guard.
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His lyrics were layered, skillful and unorthodox.
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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