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verb

past tense of verse

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of versed
Adjective
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 Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire. Caroline Elkins, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
Verb
The therapist has to be versed sufficiently in AI to appropriately convey the mechanics of how AI works. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Set in 1819 Hispaniola, just prior to the Dominican Republic’s push for independence, the drama centers on an unexpected trio – a young Spanish noble, a skilled Chinese silk artisan and a Haitian soldier who’s abandoned his post.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Rather, the bots are skilled at mimicking human reactions to stressful situations, responding to users in ways that often reflect racist and sexist biases.
    Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When people violate the rules, the policy instructs the officer to first work to educate the rider to make sure they’re informed, rather than step right to enforcement.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Berry’s approach is informed very much by her own experiences coming up in the rough and tumble of investment banking.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In this way, its role as a familiar calendar entity argues profoundly for itself, unsinkable and ever-long.
    Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Now, the Dragons (1-0) will face a familiar foe in Hebron.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Bilgin is clearly adept at creating beach clubs that stand out from the rest.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This toner is adept at restoring moisture post-cleanse, according to our tester, whose skin skews dry.
    Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • European policymakers were fully aware of the reorganization and job losses at Volkswagen, Luman said, amid broader concerns that falling employment in Germany’s historic car industry could put even more positions at risk.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • More importantly, people became aware of the ecological value and beauty of raptors and turned against killing them.
    Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The big picture viewpoint is that there will be some LLMs that are less proficient in certain ways, and others that are more proficient in other ways.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • About 56% of CMS students were proficient on statewide exams this year — 3 percentage points better than last year.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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