1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
versed in the latest developments in aeronautics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in informed
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Among active players, Adama Traore, now of West Ham United, is well versed in beginning matches on the bench, with only 46 per cent of his 265 Premier League appearances coming in a starting XI.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
From sustainability and fabric development to fashion trends and denim’s place in pop culture, she is versed in all things indigo.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
The members of the Everglades coalition, versed in ping-pong, were now playing tennis.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
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
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
Our agency is well versed in coordinating flights from different locations to allow multi-generation groups to enjoy travel together.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Among active players, Adama Traore, now of West Ham United, is well versed in beginning matches on the bench, with only 46 per cent of his 265 Premier League appearances coming in a starting XI.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
From sustainability and fabric development to fashion trends and denim’s place in pop culture, she is versed in all things indigo.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
The members of the Everglades coalition, versed in ping-pong, were now playing tennis.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versed
Adjective
-
And while renewed public attention to these issues is welcome, my work has kept me long acquainted with the fact that these concerns are not novel.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Returning starter Donovan Brown as well as Nathan Acevado, Will Cianfrini and Jaylon Hawkins will also get more acquainted with Denegal, who missed significant practice time during the season in order to be available for games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Although Cleopatra and Nefertiti are more well-known, Hatshepsut stands out as one of the most skilled and successful female rulers of the ancient world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Manufacturers and employers across diverse industries throughout our state rely on these institutions to educate engineers, health care professionals, teachers, data scientists and other skilled workers emerging from this talent pipeline.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Decades of toilet development informed the system aboard Orion that the Artemis II astronauts are using.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
-
All three brothers slept in the North, or so I was informed, although there had been a time when one of them slept in the South.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The birding site notes that hummingbirds migrate alone, often following familiar paths, and can travel up to 500 miles at a time at speeds of 20 to 30 mph.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Bogen says the pattern is familiar from older Internet platforms, where small behavioral cues became signals that shaped what users saw and how they were categorized.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Austin Wells was particularly adept, going 4-for-4 from behind the plate.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
-
After multiple excursions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biologists can finally confirm one fish species that sometimes gives adept human rock climbers a run for their money.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Solway advised others to make sure more than one person has power-of-attorney privileges.—
Carol Thompson,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
-
There are dozens of public Reddit and X posts explaining people’s VPN setups, and Sportico also viewed Discord channels in which prediction market enthusiasts advised each other on gaining access.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The issue is mostly with visitors coming to my house and us visiting relatives who are not aware of our day-to-day lives.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
-
In some cases, the new owners were not aware that the responsibility of the tanks had been transferred to them.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Roberto Rodríguez, 48, was one of the most proficient dancers.—
Natalia Favre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Only about one-third of high-school seniors are proficient in reading and just one-fourth are proficient in math.—
Courtney Corbello,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
