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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Allbee, who has handled 200,000 to 300,000 rounds across aircraft types, including the A-10 and F-35, told ABC15 Arizona that even experienced teams frequently lose casings.
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The leaders getting this right treat AI output as a first draft rather than a final answer, keeping experienced reviewers on the judgment calls while letting the system absorb the repeatable volume.
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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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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Allbee, who has handled 200,000 to 300,000 rounds across aircraft types, including the A-10 and F-35, told ABC15 Arizona that even experienced teams frequently lose casings.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
The leaders getting this right treat AI output as a first draft rather than a final answer, keeping experienced reviewers on the judgment calls while letting the system absorb the repeatable volume.
—
Pukar Hamal,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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.
—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for experienced
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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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