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,
24 June 2026
Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who has written extensively for Space, reviewing skywatching equipment, delving into the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses and much more.
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Those who experienced a lack of stimulation produced more creative responses than participants in the control groups.
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Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Adjective
The Sacramento County Board of Education appointed Jacqueline White as its new superintendent on Tuesday, selecting an experienced educator as the office continues to monitor Sacramento City Unified’s budget crisis.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who has written extensively for Space, reviewing skywatching equipment, delving into the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses and much more.
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
Only the United States was humiliated; both countries have experienced a catastrophic loss.
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Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Those who experienced a lack of stimulation produced more creative responses than participants in the control groups.
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Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Blending ego and empathy, Chung delivered a skilled performance that may well win over Emmy voters in the supporting actor (drama) category this cycle.
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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He's also made three career trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and had postseason career highs with nine assists and points in 20 games in 2022, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup.
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In many species, the males are just as adept at parenting as the females.
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The hardworking staff are some of the city's most adept at the timing of courses.
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After Prine underwent radiation treatment for throat cancer in 1998, his voice dropped an octave and, over time, took on a gravelly quality that matched his elder statesman status.
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As America’s middle class underwent an unprecedented expansion, African Americans remained subject to discriminatory housing, employment, and banking practices.
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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.
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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.
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His wife had endured a difficult labor.
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Through centuries of upheaval the monastery endured as a living testament to Ukraine’s faith, culture, and history.
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.
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In relatively affluent Fairfield — predominantly white, with under one-fifth of students receiving free or reduced price meals — 74% of kindergarteners in the 2023-24 school year were already proficient in reading.
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The private members’ club, founded in 1922 by one of Queen Victoria’s daughters, has witnessed a great deal of history in London’s ritzy Chelsea district.
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An Associated Press journalist witnessed more than a dozen frustrated fans at the match who said they were stuck in similar situations.
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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