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
That neutralized the advantage Sabalenka would have expected, and forced Sabalenka into first hitting more shots than she’s used to, and then going for too-small margins because of Pegula’s defensive skills once the rallies started.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The president told The Scott Jennings Radio Show that the concession resulted from his hard-nosed negotiating skills.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
While obviously talented, Hubbard impresses teammates and coaches with other skills as well.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
In its lawsuit, Ryan LLC argued that the noncompete ban would inflict irreparable harm by enabling its employees to leave for the competition, potentially taking with them valuable skills and information gained on the job.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The initial 10-week training program for National Guard recruits includes learning skills such as the use of M16 military assault rifles and grenade launchers.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The research finds that widening skills gaps are becoming barriers to growth, compounded by outdated approaches to talent development.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The descriptions should use action verbs to describe the student’s accomplishments, skills, and responsibilities.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Reid’s singular vocal skills and stunning blend of rock, folk, country, soul, jazz and Brazilian music have long put him in a class all his own.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The president told The Scott Jennings Radio Show that the concession resulted from his hard-nosed negotiating skills.
—Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
While obviously talented, Hubbard impresses teammates and coaches with other skills as well.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
In its lawsuit, Ryan LLC argued that the noncompete ban would inflict irreparable harm by enabling its employees to leave for the competition, potentially taking with them valuable skills and information gained on the job.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The initial 10-week training program for National Guard recruits includes learning skills such as the use of M16 military assault rifles and grenade launchers.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The research finds that widening skills gaps are becoming barriers to growth, compounded by outdated approaches to talent development.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The descriptions should use action verbs to describe the student’s accomplishments, skills, and responsibilities.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Reid’s singular vocal skills and stunning blend of rock, folk, country, soul, jazz and Brazilian music have long put him in a class all his own.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
Noun
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Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Kennedy has already propagated an insidious revolution within the agencies under his control, using a playbook familiar to illiberal leaders—culling expertise, silencing critics, and weaponizing administrative procedure to grant a veneer of legitimacy to his actions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Los Angeles experience consists mostly of such tangential connections and brief grazes of luxury.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Abu Dhabi experience The new flight lands at Zayed International Airport, which offers a variety of unique experiences for customers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Juan Zheng, Assistant Professor in Lehigh’s Teaching, Learning, and Technology program, argues that proficiency with chatbots isn’t enough.—
Samantha Walravens,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs.—
Paul Spann,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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