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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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the political tensions inevitably had an impact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 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
Verb
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That patient underwent surgery to have a chip implanted and a computer voice created.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Paul Pelosi underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Kayla Poirier didn’t get the glory that comes associated with scoring a goal, but without a couple skillful touches by the senior, Mahtomedi would no longer have a chance to repeat as state champions.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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The skillful craftsmanship of the artists is amazing, and the story is also great.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 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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Being a proficient reader by the end of the third grade is a significant milestone, marked by many experts as a crucial point in a child’s life where not reaching that benchmark could lead to them struggling later in life.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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From techniques like deep-plane facelifts to the use of innovations such as tranexamic acid for safer, more technically proficient procedures, the field continues to evolve toward precision and care.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Podnieks himself witnessed his cameraman taking a fatal hit while the team were recording events on the streets of Riga in 1992.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Investigators spoke with the children, and learned all three had witnessed their mother's murder.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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