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
Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Linebacker still seems like a spot where the Patriots could afford to add another experienced player into the mix.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Like Sasse, most people in the trial experienced a rash (though just 15% had a severe case), and over half had nausea or painful sores in their mouths and throats.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
Donette, a Sacramento native raised in Oak Park, is an experienced educator and community organizer.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Linebacker still seems like a spot where the Patriots could afford to add another experienced player into the mix.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Verb
Consider joining a pet loss support group or call up a friend who has experienced something similar.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Like Sasse, most people in the trial experienced a rash (though just 15% had a severe case), and over half had nausea or painful sores in their mouths and throats.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The water, too, was wild—the Allegheny and its tributaries had yet to be dammed, and Flag Swamp was noted as one of the last hideouts for beavers in the state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elections officials still had about 13,000 ballots left to count across all of Yolo County as of Tuesday afternoon.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The models have shown themselves adept at finding security flaws in software, creating concerns that adversaries could use them to launch cyberattacks on government agencies, banks and critical infrastructure.—
Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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Galitzine has proven himself adept at comedic acting and looks to be a perfect pick for the comically masculine role of He-Man.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Verb
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McDonald’s team at the University of Pennsylvania found GLP-1 drugs were linked to a 30 percent lower likelihood of a breast cancer diagnosis in more than 111,000 women who underwent breast imaging.—
Lori Youmshajekian,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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The midfielder walked off the field by himself after being attended by medical staff, the Danish soccer federation said after the match, and underwent more tests in Odense University Hospital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Although subsequent work employed modern technology — from digital modeling software to industrial robots — an underlying rationale endured.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Recognized as the official state handcraft of South Carolina since 2006, this coastal art form has endured for over 300 years and remains a cornerstone of the Gullah.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The nation of Argentina is becoming more proficient in English.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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According to Fiverr Pro’s data, searches for freelancers who are proficient in AI automation have jumped by 94% over the last six months.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Within the last few days of testimony, several of Metcalf’s former classmates who witnessed the killing have taken the stand.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Good luck trying to overcome the odds in New York after that fanbase hasn’t witnessed an NBA Finals at MSG for 27 years.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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