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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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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This year’s report card, the first issued under Illinois’ new scoring system, showed higher proficiency rates in reading and math.—
Bruce Rauner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Wi-Fi is reliable, the weather is mild, English proficiency is high, and the coworking scene is more mature.—
Taylor Haught,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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