1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
versed in the latest developments in aeronautics
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2
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
well versed in the techniques of laser surgery
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as in informed
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
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Recent Examples of versed
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
In the past, polymaths became well versed in various disciplines and made important contributions to each.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 June 2025
The Catholic Church’s social doctrine, in which Leo XIV is very well versed, establishes that the concrete economic policy solutions is not a matter of dogma but of prudential decisions.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Some progressives within the church worry that the dozens of new cardinals Francis chose around the world will be less versed in Vaticanese and may be taken in by the sweetness of the unity siren.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Many of us now are well versed and much more advanced in our capability to deliver medicine through either telephone or video conferencing.
—Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, Baranski plays Agnes van Rhijn, a widow well versed and imersed in the old money crowd in New York City.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
Those supports should be coming from the federal government, which is very well versed and equipped in providing them.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
Solar eclipses may strike awe or even fear in people, especially those less versed in astronomy.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Both rely on new tech and know-how, the gang being especially well versed in the latter.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Elliott is already well versed in the Sheridan-verse.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Authorities have said the military veteran is well versed in wilderness survival.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
While Cherry is more versed at keeping her rage simmering just below the surface, Laura struggles to hide her anguish and disgust, which alarms those closest to her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
In the past, polymaths became well versed in various disciplines and made important contributions to each.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 June 2025
The Catholic Church’s social doctrine, in which Leo XIV is very well versed, establishes that the concrete economic policy solutions is not a matter of dogma but of prudential decisions.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Some progressives within the church worry that the dozens of new cardinals Francis chose around the world will be less versed in Vaticanese and may be taken in by the sweetness of the unity siren.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Many of us now are well versed and much more advanced in our capability to deliver medicine through either telephone or video conferencing.
—Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, Baranski plays Agnes van Rhijn, a widow well versed and imersed in the old money crowd in New York City.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
Those supports should be coming from the federal government, which is very well versed and equipped in providing them.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
Solar eclipses may strike awe or even fear in people, especially those less versed in astronomy.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
Verb
Collins, a professor and hurricane researcher in USF’s School of Geosciences, is an international expert versed in the physical and societal aspects of tropical cyclones.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Both rely on new tech and know-how, the gang being especially well versed in the latter.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Elliott is already well versed in the Sheridan-verse.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Authorities have said the military veteran is well versed in wilderness survival.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versed
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Caron became acquainted with NESN’s people during the 1994-95 NHL lockout, during which the network covered a number of the Pirates’ games while the Bruins weren’t playing, including a playoff series involving the Pirates and the Providence Bruins.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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That's where Chad Volk, who opened LC Car Care in Lake Crystal in 2018, became well acquainted with the 2015 Edge.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Magnificent Seven are also skilled innovators, Cramer continued.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to a McKinsey Digital survey, 60% of companies agree that the lack of skilled IT professionals is the primary barrier to deploying complex technologies.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Participating buyers agree to purchase produce from farms that adhere to the program’s stringent set of protections for workers, let workers be informed about their rights by the CIW and allow independent auditors to investigate complaints from their fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Make your opinions informed by experience.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On the other side of the equation, the Chiefs’ receiving corps has looked eerily familiar.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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The inertia of familiar patterns keeps people locked into old routines.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maria is a wonderfully textured character, at turns flinty and cold and vivacious and funny, and Maura is adept at embodying all sides to this woman.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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And when complexity requires a live agent, that agent must be skilled, experienced, and adept at problem-solving, pointing back to the value of gig workers.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Patel has stood up for himself, making multiple appearances at press conferences and on television despite being advised otherwise.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Another person advised the woman to keep a record of all her ex-boyfriend’s attempts to contact her amid the dispute over the necklace.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of these guests were not aware of CGTN’s links to Beijing.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Marino would like more people to be aware of MASH and get checked for it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The future suggests that the AI will be improved such that the code is perfect at the get-go, or the AI is proficient at squaring away the code that has been generated.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Advanced Cretaceous birds in the group Ornithothoraces, which includes the Prince Creek specimens, are in many ways the first birds with an unquestionably proficient flight apparatus.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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