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
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
More experienced golfers will love the Stadium Course, which is ranked in Europe's top 10.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The brothers also highlight that Clarissa showcases Nigeria, including sides that audiences may not have seen or experienced before.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
More experienced employees are able to bump other employees and take over their roles during lay-off periods.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
More experienced golfers will love the Stadium Course, which is ranked in Europe's top 10.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Verb
But despite higher screening rates, Black women in Texas still experienced higher breast cancer death rates.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The brothers also highlight that Clarissa showcases Nigeria, including sides that audiences may not have seen or experienced before.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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In these situations, even highly skilled engineers spend more time managing complexity rather than delivering value.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Production infrastructure and skilled crew have kept up the pace too, Olguin says.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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After an initial miss, Jefferson had four makes in a row, needing one save to clinch the win.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Nurse, who has had to deal with multiple challenges during his time with the Sixers, will remain a constant, at least for the near future.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Charlotte Observer confirmed last week that starting defensive lineman Turk Wharton underwent surgery on his neck.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Thanks to voters passing a 2024 bond, Cherry Creek School District's former IST building underwent a renovation to transform into a college and career preparedness school.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Williams, who endured an up-and-down 2025 with the Yankees, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his sixth save in seven opportunities.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Del Toro’s dark, ravishing fantasy set in Francoist Spain — which had taken years to finance and produce, endured a brutal production and emerged from post barely in time — was the last film to screen in competition at that year’s festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Only a third of K-8 students are proficient in core subjects, test data shows.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Just talks about how proficient everybody else is at doing their job.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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That tree was called Wesley Oak and, living into the 1920s, witnessed much of America’s history.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Since October, the country has witnessed over 700 fatalities and more than 18,500 infections, although cases and deaths have shown signs of slowing since their peak in January.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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