EXPERIENCED Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st

Definition of experienced

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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verb

past tense of experience

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

Adjective

The audacious may choose to through-hike the entire trail, while less experienced hikers can plan to tackle a smaller section in just a day. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The deployment would use GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 reactor design and bring together partners including Samsung C&T, Laing O’Rourke, Aecon Group, Google Cloud, Fermi Development, Etara, and an experienced nuclear operator. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Verb

Throughout his life, Simmons experienced several health struggles. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Tornadoes are rare in Hubei province, which experienced its last one in May 2021. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for experienced

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Adjective

Schieffelin, who is listed at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds, isn’t the most skilled player on the basketball court.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Over the last decade, China reversed its brain drain, luring thousands of skilled workers back home to help fuel its rise as a technology powerhouse.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of skilled

Verb

Over the last few weeks, the 76ers have had several conversations with James’ representation, led by Rich Paul.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition said the young man who was killed was authorized to work in the US and had a social security number.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of had

Adjective

Raccoons are more adept at getting into things than cats are, thanks to their paws that are like human hands.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Johnson also proved to be an adept fundraiser, developing strategic plans that resulted in more than 22,000 donors contributing more than $50 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of adept

Verb

The singer underwent several name changes over the course of the career.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Asbestos remediation at CalTrans The press release noted that the Department of Transportation’s lab was found to have airborne asbestos in 2024, and various Trans Lab facilities underwent an asbestos removal procedure in April 2025.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of underwent

Adjective

There’s likely to be grasping, resisting, skillful and futile efforts to swim and worry about what’s up ahead.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
One of the few calls of the night was from Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, ready to get his hands on the skillful point guard.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Definition of skillful

Verb

For the past two decades, since I’d endured a painful divorce, the New York Times daily puzzle has been my source of comfort.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Having endured plenty of slumps himself, Olson made a point to sit down with the young catcher and talk through it.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of endured

Adjective

Only 18% of West Virginia’s 8th graders are proficient in math, while 31% of 4th graders are proficient.

— Jack Bernard, Washington Post, 6 July 2026
But even as democratic governments have become more proficient and more technologically adept at thwarting terrorists, some in our societies have become insensitive, or even callous, about the civilizational consequences of terror and violence.

— Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of proficient

Verb

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office will also be coordinating with victim advocates to ensure appropriate counseling is available to the 11-year-old, who witnessed and was involved in the incident.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Associated Press journalists have witnessed the aftermath of attacks on health centers by a wary, highly mobile population that has long been traumatized by armed groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

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