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adjective

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce experienced (audio)
Definition of experiencednext
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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experienced

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verb

past tense of experience
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
Adjective
The audacious may choose to through-hike the entire trail, while less experienced hikers can plan to tackle a smaller section in just a day. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The deployment would use GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 reactor design and bring together partners including Samsung C&T, Laing O’Rourke, Aecon Group, Google Cloud, Fermi Development, Etara, and an experienced nuclear operator. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Verb
Throughout his life, Simmons experienced several health struggles. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Tornadoes are rare in Hubei province, which experienced its last one in May 2021. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for experienced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
  1. skilled
  2. had
  3. adept
  4. underwent
  5. skillful
  6. endured
  7. proficient
  8. witnessed
Adjective
  • Schieffelin, who is listed at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, isn’t the most skilled player on the basketball court.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Over the last decade, China reversed its brain drain, luring thousands of skilled workers back home to help fuel its rise as a technology powerhouse.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of skilled
Verb
  • Over the last few weeks, the 76ers have had several conversations with James’ representation, led by Rich Paul.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition said the young man who was killed was authorized to work in the US and had a social security number.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of had
Adjective
  • Raccoons are more adept at getting into things than cats are, thanks to their paws that are like human hands.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Johnson also proved to be an adept fundraiser, developing strategic plans that resulted in more than 22,000 donors contributing more than $50 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of adept
Verb
  • Of course, when Netflix underwent some turbulence a few years ago, the company also made a lot of bold moves in response, such as the aforementioned addition of an advertising tier, and those actions ultimately calmed investors’ nerves.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • Lopez underwent another brain surgery to remove the second part of his lesion.
    — Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of underwent
Adjective
  • Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of skillful
Verb
  • Vulnerable communities are at risk Vulnerable communities, including those with health conditions and people who are unhoused or work outdoors, have endured disproportionate effects from the unsafe air quality.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Rushing has already endured several tests in his first full season in the bigs.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of endured
Adjective
  • In one enterprise benchmark, only 13% of employees tested as proficient with AI agents before any training.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Norway are not only comfortable in possession and technically proficient, as Odegaard showed towards the end of the Brazil game to Neymar’s frustration, but have physically imposing players in all areas of the pitch.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of proficient
Verb
  • The Alachua County Sheriff's Office will also be coordinating with victim advocates to ensure appropriate counseling is available to the 11-year-old, who witnessed and was involved in the incident.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Associated Press journalists have witnessed the aftermath of attacks on health centers by a wary, highly mobile population that has long been traumatized by armed groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of witnessed

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