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
Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
In her second session, Marissa has become versed on multiple legislative topics, including higher education and health care.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The city is well-versed in honoring its past while giving new life to familiar places.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The bartenders are well versed in all the classics, but their original creations are tempting.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Subscribers pay a monthly fee, typically less than fifty dollars, in order to have access to low-cost or no-cost legal representation from attorneys who are well versed in firearms law.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Even the tourists who show up tend to be versed in pikliz and plantains, Noam Yemini says.
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Although leaders need to be deeply versed in the technology, the priority is to be able to explain how AI fits into their vision for the future of the organization.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Ilko is the president of Scripps Ranch Civic Association and has become well versed in the AB 3074 legislation and its impact on property owners.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Bollen’s own professional background is in market research, and, being well versed in the ways in which popular credulity is leveraged, she is also equipped to cast skepticism upon research findings whose standards fall short.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
No candidate is better versed in that chaos than Flores, the architect of a magical, terrorizing defense in Minnesota.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The picks were something of a surprise considering the turret is usually filled with Survivor and Big Brother players (who are generally better versed in reality competition gaming strategy than their Bravo counterparts).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
He was already versed on the piano.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Bergholm has a lot of fun with all these elements, and seasoned genre audiences — who are so very well versed in misdirection by now — should too.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
In her second session, Marissa has become versed on multiple legislative topics, including higher education and health care.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The city is well-versed in honoring its past while giving new life to familiar places.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The bartenders are well versed in all the classics, but their original creations are tempting.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Subscribers pay a monthly fee, typically less than fifty dollars, in order to have access to low-cost or no-cost legal representation from attorneys who are well versed in firearms law.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
For those who are well versed in mushrooms in Southern California, there isn’t a sense of alarm of possible poisonings because the toxic mushrooms are a lot less conspicuous in the southern part of the state.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Even the tourists who show up tend to be versed in pikliz and plantains, Noam Yemini says.
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Although leaders need to be deeply versed in the technology, the priority is to be able to explain how AI fits into their vision for the future of the organization.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Ilko is the president of Scripps Ranch Civic Association and has become well versed in the AB 3074 legislation and its impact on property owners.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Bollen’s own professional background is in market research, and, being well versed in the ways in which popular credulity is leveraged, she is also equipped to cast skepticism upon research findings whose standards fall short.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
No candidate is better versed in that chaos than Flores, the architect of a magical, terrorizing defense in Minnesota.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The picks were something of a surprise considering the turret is usually filled with Survivor and Big Brother players (who are generally better versed in reality competition gaming strategy than their Bravo counterparts).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
He was already versed on the piano.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versed
Adjective
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The Great Square is also a good starting point to become acquainted with the colors of the stars.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Nov. 2025
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Over the last few offseasons, the Toronto Blue Jays became far too acquainted with finishing in second place.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The judge said competent attorneys need to adhere to court evidence rules and be skilled tacticians.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Iowa’s 15 community colleges could offer bachelor’s degrees in high-demand workforce areas, such as health care, advanced manufacturing and skilled trades.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He was given a €100 fine and Gisèle was never informed of his arrest.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Friday, administrators at Northgate Middle School notified the school’s resource deputy that a student had informed them that another student in the school potentially had a firearm, Sarah Boyd, public relations manager for the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, said in an email to The Star.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Goodbye to the ‘iPad kid’ era Kids glued to their tablets have become a familiar sight at restaurants.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Love is familiar to audiences, after having acted in TV and movie projects since at least 2010.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Takeaway With Generation Alpha, expect to see a new group of people who are more accepting of differences, more socially adept, tech-savvy, and perhaps more cognizant of complex issues like climate change.—
Sarah Cottrell,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Benge isn’t particularly speedy, but fast enough to play center field, and adept enough in his routes and tracking to play center as well.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Council members were advised Monday that the agreement remains in place and prevents city officials from talking openly about the expansion project or taking steps to move forward with some kind of plan until next year.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As the recipient of Gentle Readers’ mail, Miss Manners is all too aware of the deluge of rudeness in the modern world.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Eagan city staff were not aware of any other active data center moratoria in the Twin Cities area; this move is believed to be the first.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Saturday’s season-opening game against Minnesota United, Austin FC looked proficient in the attacking third, making the net bulge twice.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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In addition, bilingual judges are needed for districts that have large numbers of people who may not be proficient in English, so those who speak Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Gujarati, Korean and Tagalog are urged to apply.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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