as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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as in had
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one
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Recent Examples of experienced
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
But at least some experienced financial industry professionals have come to view him differently.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
Few films in this nascent awards season have experienced more ups and downs than The Smashing Machine.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
My strong and experienced leadership is noted by many.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
But at least some experienced financial industry professionals have come to view him differently.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Another small North Carolina town in the Blue Ridge Mountains experienced a small earthquake on Saturday, federal seismologists reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
Few films in this nascent awards season have experienced more ups and downs than The Smashing Machine.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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Approximately 90 percent of formalwear garments are manufactured in Asia, including in China, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, Myanmar and other countries that have the skilled labor and infrastructure needed to produce them.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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If your Wi-Fi is protected by a weak password or uses outdated encryption, a skilled attacker might gain access without ever stepping inside your house.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What’s more, 57% of regular employees using unapproved AI tools had approval from their managers.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Elijah Irvin picked up 104 yards rushing, 103 in the second half, on 13 carries for Saginaw and had runs of 26 and 18 yards on the Rough Riders’ final drive to help run out the clock.—
Updated October 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cooper as an actor has always been adept at comedy, and here in the standard best friend supporting role, exhibits again some exquisite timing, as does the wonderful Day, who memorably nails her all too brief few scenes.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Much like Anderson does, Aster also juxtaposes the ineptitude of his white protagonist with an adept person of color.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump already underwent what was described as his annual physical examination at the military hospital on April 11.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dalin underwent another operation in January, shortly after completing the race.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Both are already reasonably proficient in this area.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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So, the pilots need to be proficient at air-to-air refueling, a difficult task with a plane the size of a commercial jetliner like the E-3.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Quinn Halstead, the 12-year-old daughter of Blue Jackets assistant equipment manager Dustin Halstead, was diagnosed in August with a brain tumor and has since endured several surgeries and multiple stays in a Columbus hospital.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Although the pair have been married for a decade, their relationship has endured rough patches.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ragnar is one of the very best Nordic crime writers, as skillful in thrillers like this series as in murder mystery stories.—
Anders de la Motte,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Setting boundaries requires a balance of self-awareness and skillful communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Gingles’ 4-year-old daughter Seraphine witnessed the murders, according to court documents.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Supporters witnessed players gesturing to each other in annoyance at misplaced passes or mistimed runs, fans let rip with their own nervousness as their side defended a 1-0 lead, and, most graphically, head coach Vitor Pereira was sent from the touchline after his own anxiety got the better of him.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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