experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver
Synonyms of experienced
Examples of experienced in a Sentence
The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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The city should contract with experienced housing organizations to help families navigate the rental market.
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Nicole Branca, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
But the Padres found the risk of losing out on a generational talent was worth the addition of Miller and experienced left-handed starting pitcher JP Sears.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
With this draft supposedly being deeper than any in years and loaded with players who can help an NBA team, the time is now for the Hornets to cash in those picks and move them for an experienced player who can help them immediately.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
In recent years, Auriemma has leaned more heavily into the international recruiting scene, noting players are more experienced against high level competition, fundamentally sound and fit well into his style of play.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
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Nicole Branca, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
But the Padres found the risk of losing out on a generational talent was worth the addition of Miller and experienced left-handed starting pitcher JP Sears.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
With this draft supposedly being deeper than any in years and loaded with players who can help an NBA team, the time is now for the Hornets to cash in those picks and move them for an experienced player who can help them immediately.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
In recent years, Auriemma has leaned more heavily into the international recruiting scene, noting players are more experienced against high level competition, fundamentally sound and fit well into his style of play.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver
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