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also practised
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a simple dish that any practiced chef should be able to produce even blindfolded
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as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
a highly practiced performance of a classic ballet
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also practised
as in exercised
to do over and over so as to become skilled
in order to play the guitar well, you need to practice fingering every single day
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Recent Examples of practiced
Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
To the practiced eyes of some observers, there are obvious clues that AI was used to produce the video.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
In a separate video posted to his YouTube channel in August 2025, Kelce practiced his swing at home with help from his girls.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
To the practiced eyes of some observers, there are obvious clues that AI was used to produce the video.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
In a separate video posted to his YouTube channel in August 2025, Kelce practiced his golf swing at home with help from his daughters.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
In a separate video posted to his YouTube channel in August 2025, Kelce practiced his swing at home with help from his girls.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practiced
Adjective
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Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Carmago, who has a degree in ethnomusicology, is a skilled jazz player who is also adept on the four-string cavaquinho.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The teacher was Orlandi himself, both an authority on the history of the instrument and a virtuoso performer.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The French Connection is now mostly remembered for its virtuoso chase scene and Gene Hackman’s charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia also exercised an early opt-out clause to terminate its agreement to host the Next Gen ATP Finals ahead of schedule.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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John Collins exercised his player option heading into this season and is now an unrestricted free agent, who is expected to attract several offers.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carmago, who has a degree in ethnomusicology, is a skilled jazz player who is also adept on the four-string cavaquinho.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both Jeffers and Victor Caratini have proven highly adept at it.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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California Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks repeated his call for low-polling candidates to drop out of the governor’s race to prevent the possibility of a Republican advancing out of the June 2 primary.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sharon Lokedi also repeated as champion, winning the women’s race for a second straight year.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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This was because the law required that every student be proficient in math and reading by 2014.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Casey is a dependable, technically proficient blocker whose best NFL fit may ultimately come inside.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors have expert medical witnesses, and Judge Jan Alexander provided some guardrails about their testimony Monday afternoon.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Practiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practiced. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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