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
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
More experienced golfers will love the Stadium Course, which is ranked in Europe's top 10.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The brothers also highlight that Clarissa showcases Nigeria, including sides that audiences may not have seen or experienced before.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
More experienced employees are able to bump other employees and take over their roles during lay-off periods.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
More experienced golfers will love the Stadium Course, which is ranked in Europe's top 10.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Verb
But despite higher screening rates, Black women in Texas still experienced higher breast cancer death rates.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The brothers also highlight that Clarissa showcases Nigeria, including sides that audiences may not have seen or experienced before.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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In these situations, even highly skilled engineers spend more time managing complexity rather than delivering value.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Production infrastructure and skilled crew have kept up the pace too, Olguin says.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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After an initial miss, Jefferson had four makes in a row, needing one save to clinch the win.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Nurse, who has had to deal with multiple challenges during his time with the Sixers, will remain a constant, at least for the near future.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Experience goes a long way, especially if the Lakers get Doncic back at some point during the series, but the Thunder have proven adept at navigating every aspect of the playoffs since last spring.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Alex Caruso is adept at pick-6s.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Bacterial samples from eight of the cases underwent genetic sequencing and showed close similarity.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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According to the team, Hardy suffered a gunshot wound Sunday morning and underwent surgery the same day.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The band has endured for decades with new material and regular tours.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The owners are among the most respected in the business, having endured one of horse racing’s most heartbreaking stories.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Only a third of K-8 students are proficient in core subjects, test data shows.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Just talks about how proficient everybody else is at doing their job.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Your humanity deserves to be witnessed, not just acknowledged from a distance.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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For many, the light sentences marked a shocking and meager ending to the life-altering tragedy witnessed by thousands.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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