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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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
While there are trails for all kinds of skiers, Whiteface is known for its challenging terrain and is ideal for more experienced riders—especailly those ready to take on some seriously steep and long descents.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
She’s experienced motherhood, which seems to have been totally traumatizing.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Lower-income individuals without such benefit of experienced tax attorneys struggle to learn of these reporting requirements, especially since tax is not due.
—Guinevere Moore, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Thirty-eight thousand experienced rationing in their early lives, and 22,000 did not.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
While there are trails for all kinds of skiers, Whiteface is known for its challenging terrain and is ideal for more experienced riders—especailly those ready to take on some seriously steep and long descents.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
She’s experienced motherhood, which seems to have been totally traumatizing.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Lower-income individuals without such benefit of experienced tax attorneys struggle to learn of these reporting requirements, especially since tax is not due.
—Guinevere Moore, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Dealing with issues early decreases management time spent on disputes, meaning skilled resources can be deployed elsewhere.Anna Shields, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Donnie Yen is set to reprise his role as the highly skilled, blind assassin Caine in an upcoming Lionsgate film.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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Methane is adept at absorbing red wavelengths in the visible spectrum and scattering blue light.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The idea is to target points props for high-usage point guards who are adept at running the pick-and-roll (PnR) and can pull up against the Celtics.Matt Modi, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The studio musicians were highly proficient, and above all, Tatsuro’s arrangements were perfect.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Bears have been really proficient with that package and Kramer on the field for goal line and short-yardage situations.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Courtney Klosterman is a home insights expert at Hippo Insurance.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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More and more expert hunters confess that late October—not mid-November—is the best time to kill a specific mature target buck.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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The numbers might tell us what people need, but only a practiced marketer's hand can weave those findings into a brand.Sahil Sethi, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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The sun hung directly above azure waters of the northern Galapagos Marine Reserve, casting a glare as a small boat bobbed gently amidst the swells, its bow cutting through the calm surface with practiced ease.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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The massive, winding fabric sculpture, stretching nearly 150 feet long, will be suspended from its roof, in all its crocheted, beaded, and felted glory, until October 31.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 June 2024
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The app offers workshops and classes on topics from grief to felting.Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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