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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Iowa coach Ben McCollum said the first- and second-round showing for the conference speaks to its amount of skilled players and experienced coaches.
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Several experienced population increases of 25% or more.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
All three experienced growth in 2024 because of an influx of thousands of immigrants.
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The professional bicyclist worried about what would have happened if a less experienced rider had encountered the driver.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Several experienced population increases of 25% or more.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
All three experienced growth in 2024 because of an influx of thousands of immigrants.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The professional bicyclist worried about what would have happened if a less experienced rider had encountered the driver.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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 1 Apr. 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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