as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea
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Recent Examples of skills
There is a desire for better center play, true lob threats who mimic the skills of Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II (with cleaner injury histories).
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Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
In March, Sharon Ofek, a superintendent in Carmel, California, praised the software’s math lessons for teaching problem-solving skills rather than memorization of formulas.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Swift flexed more than just her songwriting skills during an interview with The New York Times Magazine released on April 28.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Hendricks imparts the importance of theater skills — like collaborating, listening, interpreting, storytelling, checking your ego, taking criticism — even if his pupils go on to careers outside the arts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
And how will his pass protection skills translate to guard?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Nearly 39% of existing workforce skills are expected to change by 2030.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Facing a crisis in critical thinking skills, some are reviving oral exams, forcing students to defend their assignments to instructors in real time.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The student organizations on campus help inspire other leaders and get students to be more confident while developing advocacy skills, Yanke said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Dan Woike, New York Times, 12 May 2026
In March, Sharon Ofek, a superintendent in Carmel, California, praised the software’s math lessons for teaching problem-solving skills rather than memorization of formulas.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Swift flexed more than just her songwriting skills during an interview with The New York Times Magazine released on April 28.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Hendricks imparts the importance of theater skills — like collaborating, listening, interpreting, storytelling, checking your ego, taking criticism — even if his pupils go on to careers outside the arts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
And how will his pass protection skills translate to guard?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Nearly 39% of existing workforce skills are expected to change by 2030.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Facing a crisis in critical thinking skills, some are reviving oral exams, forcing students to defend their assignments to instructors in real time.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The student organizations on campus help inspire other leaders and get students to be more confident while developing advocacy skills, Yanke said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
Noun
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The employees’ union interpreted this initiative as an assault on local and subject-matter expertise.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Andrée said more than seven in 10 consumers, globally, believe AI usage actually increases their desire for human expertise and creativity.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The experience is still going to sell to a lot of people who can afford it—I’m getting the college experience, the frats, the football.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Shaina Montiel says her mother stills cries thinking about her harrowing experience with hantavirus at age 5, which, according to the CDC, can have a fatality rate up to 38%, depending on the type of syndrome caused by it.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The results demonstrate that the team has established courtroom proficiency through extensive preparation in challenging personal injury cases.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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