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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
NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Some of Grandma’s recipes take a practiced hand in the kitchen to master, but old-school dump cake recipes are literally foolproof.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Justin Harlan, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Realpolitik, as Kissinger practiced it while serving as secretary of state, eschewed moral questions in favor of reaching a balance of power among strong states for the sake of achieving stability (and to avoid the looming threat of nuclear annihilation).
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Now, Lavrov is such a practiced liar, he's been doing this for decades.
—NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Some of Grandma’s recipes take a practiced hand in the kitchen to master, but old-school dump cake recipes are literally foolproof.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
When remote work is practiced correctly, there are serious organizational benefits as well.
—Justin Harlan, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Realpolitik, as Kissinger practiced it while serving as secretary of state, eschewed moral questions in favor of reaching a balance of power among strong states for the sake of achieving stability (and to avoid the looming threat of nuclear annihilation).
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practiced
Adjective
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The shift toward high-skilled gig work is a response to a volatile labor market where even professional skills aren’t enough to ensure a worker’s job security.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers who are capable of navigating challenges and changing market conditions — driving innovation and maintaining organizational stability.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Six points clear of Manchester City and Villa, Arsenal can boast form and — for the first time in a while — fitness, with Declan Rice marking his return to the lineup with a virtuoso two-goal display against Bournemouth.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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That was a virtuoso performance.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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No other text has exercised such an incredible pull on the Iranian imagination.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
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Since 2011, when the fifth-year option was introduced in a new CBA, the previous eight quarterbacks drafted first all had their fifth-year options exercised.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So our agents are very adept at dealing with this.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But therein lies the challenge for Paramount and reflects Netflix’s adept strategic maneuvering.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The 5-11, 187-pound receiver is skillful at running routes and can create separation with his quick feet.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Mackey does especially skillful work conveying the legibility of Ella’s personal anxiety and political passion.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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With no sign of a wind-down, the governor repeated his call for nonviolent resistance to the president’s immigration crackdown.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Qualified immunity does not factor into real-time decisions on the street, no matter how often that claim is repeated.—
Dave Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kelly was already a proficient fundraiser.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Villa manager saw a proficient ball carrier who was multi-functional — other coaches retain the view that Rogers can play anywhere from central midfield to up front, provided he is put in positions which harness his best attributes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ahead, discover the best beanies for women, chosen as a fashion writer of over 10 years, along with expert advice on caring for and styling your new topper.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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De Laurentiis took all the chaos in stride and was the expert judge for the cooking portion of the outrageous lineup of competitions.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Practiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practiced. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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