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
CBS News, 10 June 2026
Sarah’s very experienced, but not like Anne Hathaway making Devil Wears Prada 2.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Now that’s a round few other golfers have experienced.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
Increasing popularity not only increases congestion on the mountain, but also means less experienced climbers are more likely to be among the groups attempting the trek, one sherpa told AFP.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Sarah’s very experienced, but not like Anne Hathaway making Devil Wears Prada 2.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Verb
In two of the strongest El Niño winters — 1982-83 and 1997-98 — the Bay Area, Southern California and much of the state experienced regular downpours and some flooding.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Now that’s a round few other golfers have experienced.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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But he’s proven to be a skilled attacking midfielder, capable of outgunning players twice his age.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The open-border policy has allowed organizations to recruit skilled talent from neighboring European countries, and many sectors now rely on foreign workers.—
Sam Forsdick,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The water, too, was wild—the Allegheny and its tributaries had yet to be dammed, and Flag Swamp was noted as one of the last hideouts for beavers in the state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elections officials still had about 13,000 ballots left to count across all of Yolo County as of Tuesday afternoon.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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D’Souza, in the signature quarter-zip of the startup tribesmen, exuded the confidence and finesse of someone long adept at raising money.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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The one percent of star artists aren’t immune from these challenges, though some are more adept at navigating them.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Verb
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While McCaslin was treated and released, Mar underwent a lengthy surgery and spent days in the intensive care unit, Sheriff’s Office officials have said.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2026
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The Scary Movie actress recently underwent a second lumpectomy and revealed that former first lady Jill Biden was in her support circle for the procedure.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Verb
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This is for the fans who endured the three-worst seasons in Knicks history all inside of a five-year span.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The city has endured fiscal crises, blackouts, crime waves, terrorist attacks, recessions and a pandemic.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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In the last year of district control, about 12% of Locke students tested as proficient in English Language Arts, and about 3% in math.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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States have since haltingly rolled out standards for history education, but after 30 years of reform, students’ performance on history exams has slightly declined—just 14 percent are rated proficient.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The city witnessed Carl Lewis win four Olympic gold medals, cheered Valerie Brisco-Hooks’ historic golden double and watched Edwin Moses extend his 400-meter hurdles unbeaten streak.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Some even witnessed Garrincha’s brilliance in 1962.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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