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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Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Sources told the Los Angeles Times that Reiner had cycled in and out of rehab facilities, experienced periods of homelessness, and had recently moved back into the family’s Brentwood home.
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This team is far too talented, far too experienced and far too invested in the immediate payout for this result.
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Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Sources told the Los Angeles Times that Reiner had cycled in and out of rehab facilities, experienced periods of homelessness, and had recently moved back into the family’s Brentwood home.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2025
She was paired with a sponsor, an experienced member who guided her through a recovery plan.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
This team is far too talented, far too experienced and far too invested in the immediate payout for this result.
—Sam McDowell December 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for experienced
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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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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