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
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The 5-foot-9 point guard is among the most experienced and influential players on a roster without a senior.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
In October 2025, his wife, Jena Sims, shared that the couple had experienced pregnancy loss at 16 weeks.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The art market, in whiplash fashion, experienced pupil-dilating highs just after the pandemic, a lethargic two-year slump, then a sudden multi-billion-dollar rebound in the fall.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The 5-foot-9 point guard is among the most experienced and influential players on a roster without a senior.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sage Hill’s girls basketball team experienced a different type of excitement Wednesday night at Rosary.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
In October 2025, his wife, Jena Sims, shared that the couple had experienced pregnancy loss at 16 weeks.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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The skilled direction of performance from the cast.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the rest of the territory, companies or nations attempting to mine would have to build their own energy grid and transport networks, given the interior’s lack of either, as well as import an entire skilled labor force.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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At some point before the end of the season, before that Bills game, Glenn had initial conversations with veteran coach Wink Martindale about the idea of becoming Glenn’s defensive coordinator.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the day Alex Pretti was killed, my block had its own candlelit vigil.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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So our agents are very adept at dealing with this.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But therein lies the challenge for Paramount and reflects Netflix’s adept strategic maneuvering.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The bird underwent surgery and is recuperating.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pretti provided care and comfort after Fouts underwent surgery to repair a descending aortic aneurysm, a bulge in the artery delivering blood from the heart to the rest of the body.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Dynamics of Leadership and Followership The military rigorously develops individuals in both leading and supporting roles, not through blind obedience, but through skillful contribution.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Unlike the times Fidel Castro maneuvered his way out of crises, Cuba’s current leadership has proved less skillful, more prone to inaction, and notoriously less popular than the late Cuban dictator.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Iranians have already endured one revolution whose promises withered.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their personal relationship ended after The Last Picture Show, but their working relationship endured.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kelly was already a proficient fundraiser.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Villa manager saw a proficient ball carrier who was multi-functional — other coaches retain the view that Rogers can play anywhere from central midfield to up front, provided he is put in positions which harness his best attributes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Skylar Fehlen, a local resident, witnessed the crash and recorded the video.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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Bystanders witnessed the crash but no one else was involved, the agency said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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