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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 June 2025
The capsule on top carried not only the three newcomers to space -- none of whom were alive when their countries' first astronauts launched -- but America's most experienced astronaut, Peggy Whitson.
—Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
In conversations Wednesday, Mamdani’s most experienced supporters were confident that the race is now his to lose; Adams’ inner circle acknowledges his path is narrow.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
Even Mamdani’s natural ally Ocasio-Cortez, who endorsed him in early June, noted that, if elected, Mamdani would need to surround himself with a more experienced staff to succeed.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
America’s most experienced astronaut, Peggy Whitson, is the commander of the visiting crew.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 June 2025
The capsule on top carried not only the three newcomers to space -- none of whom were alive when their countries' first astronauts launched -- but America's most experienced astronaut, Peggy Whitson.
—Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
In conversations Wednesday, Mamdani’s most experienced supporters were confident that the race is now his to lose; Adams’ inner circle acknowledges his path is narrow.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
Even Mamdani’s natural ally Ocasio-Cortez, who endorsed him in early June, noted that, if elected, Mamdani would need to surround himself with a more experienced staff to succeed.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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Sallis enters the professional ranks as a skilled guard with a smooth mid-range game, defensive versatility, room to grow as a shooter and playmaker and potential to develop in an NBA organization.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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The necessary conditions are in place: computational power, broad access to distribution channels, a growing pool of skilled talent and rising global demand.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Musk had a prominent seat in the House gallery near the First Lady, even as some Democratic lawmakers brought guests who were directly impacted by his DOGE initiatives, including fired federal workers and others who have felt the effects of a government funding freeze.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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So those doctors had great talent.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Arts District Liberty Station has long been adept at adaptive reuse and historic building management, while Cygnet Theatre has a 22-year history of building relationships in the arts community, along with a dedicated patron base.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The legal profession has long been adept at guarding its business model, so such changes are likely not on the immediate horizon.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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In 2004, Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and returned to the same hospital in 2010 for another heart procedure, during which two stents were inserted into a coronary artery.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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After receiving her diagnosis, Eggert underwent a mastectomy.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Yet the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveals that 69% of eighth graders are not proficient in reading, and 73% are not proficient in math.—
Jeanne Allen,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Mice also are incredibly proficient at reproducing: Gestation takes just a few weeks, with six to 12 pups per litter and up to eight litters per year.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Verb
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even though United were in the shadow of Liverpool and others, the aura of Old Trafford forged in the 1950s and 1960s endured.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Finnegans Wake, in his skillful hands, is a tapestry of all the works Joyce ever wrote, the final and protracted project of a writer who could never stop thinking about Ireland.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Their smart, aggressive defense disorients even the smoothest spacing and the most skillful shooters.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Wing will share practical tools and give expert insight on keeping families safe from online predators, cyber-bullying, digital threats and more.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Do the expert speakers have seats and water at their disposal? Are the speaking notes or teleprompters in place?—
Adrian Dearnell,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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