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
The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.
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Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
That will boost our facilities, industry skills and hopefully bring in a new breeze to the Estonian film industry.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Arden used his decorative skills to bake finger buns shaped like hot dogs.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Those are the skills AI can’t internalize.
—Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, and word puzzles can help activate and train your long-term memory, visual perception, and problem-solving skills.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Follow-on courses enable technicians to build skills and certifications.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Travel volunteering — exchanging skills for accommodation and sometimes food or other benefits — has long been a pillar of the backpacking community.
—Georgiana Ralphs, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
That will boost our facilities, industry skills and hopefully bring in a new breeze to the Estonian film industry.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Arden used his decorative skills to bake finger buns shaped like hot dogs.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Those are the skills AI can’t internalize.
—Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, and word puzzles can help activate and train your long-term memory, visual perception, and problem-solving skills.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Follow-on courses enable technicians to build skills and certifications.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Travel volunteering — exchanging skills for accommodation and sometimes food or other benefits — has long been a pillar of the backpacking community.
—Georgiana Ralphs, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
Noun
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As the first to hold the dual title of product and heritage director at the company, Sauret still draws on his previous expertise.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite his lack of coaching experience at the MLB level, Vitello was named manager of the San Francisco Giants last month.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The board uses statewide assessments, English proficiency, attendance, special education metrics, and graduation rates and progress to determine a school's performance.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Jackson’s absence, Tyler Huntley played one of his best career games, throwing 17-of-22 for 186 yards and a touchdown while orchestrating the offense with proficiency.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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