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
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The head teacher seemed experienced and helpful, if resigned to spending his Saturday with us.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
It is estimated about 44 percent to 53 percent of multiunit housing residents that do not allow smoking in their home, have experienced secondhand smoke infiltration from elsewhere in or around the building.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Seasoned political operatives and experienced business executives Steve Silverman and Carrie Goux will lead the Washington office.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The head teacher seemed experienced and helpful, if resigned to spending his Saturday with us.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The luxuriously soft handle has experienced an epic resurgence—just take a look at the range, from high to low, of suede bags available on the market today.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
It is estimated about 44 percent to 53 percent of multiunit housing residents that do not allow smoking in their home, have experienced secondhand smoke infiltration from elsewhere in or around the building.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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Snider navigates the complex intersections of addiction with class, sexuality, masculinity, and family bonds with skilled generosity in this powerful fourth collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The older de Ridder, who turns 23 in January, is originally from Belgium and was one of the best young players in the tough Spanish ACB last season as a skilled four who can defend, move without the ball and knock down shots from the perimeter.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom had its own balcony with expansive views of the Caribbean Sea and the pool.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Schumer wore a short Miu Miu button-down shirt dress and black heels — and the comments had kind words for her fitness progress.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Radiolarians are adept at distilling silica, a form of quartz, from seawater, a process known as biomineralization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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That Hedda has forged such a life for herself is a testament to her wiles — no one is more adept at delivering acidic barbs cloaked by a friendly hand on the shoulder.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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For his role as Erik, the disfigured organist who haunts the catacombs of the Paris opera house, Chaney underwent a dramatic — and painful — transformation that involved pulling back his nostrils with piano wire to create a skeletal look.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Topic, a first-round draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, underwent a procedure earlier this month to reach a proper diagnosis.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Baltimore’s game against the Chicago Bears saw the return of full-back Patrick Ricard on offense – a key component in their usually-proficient running game – as well as star linebacker Roquan Smith and starting cornerback Chidobe Awuzie all taking to the field.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Over 60% of third graders did not score proficient on the state's 2025 M-STEP assessment.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All were given entry into a yearlong accelerator run by Accenture and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a mainstay of the program that has endured where others have changed.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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The nation endured while its enemies were defeated.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The skillful craftsmanship of the artists is amazing, and the story is also great.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sarandos, who in shaping the era’s most successful Big Tech entrant to Hollywood has always been a skillful communicator, gave a telling answer.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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The same Philadelphia that witnessed the birth of American independence also nurtured competing visions of nationhood—ones that challenged the very foundations of who could claim full citizenship in the republic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sheriff’s officials said that Jaekel also asked one of the children for nude pictures of herself and that each of the four victims witnessed Jaekel inappropriately touching the other female family members.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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