as in vet
a person with long experience in a specified area
as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a veteran teacher who mentors new teachers
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Recent Examples of veteran
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
On Monday, Duran’s attorneys delivered a petition of more than 10,000 signatures from law enforcement officials around the globe asking Mitchell to sentence the NYPD veteran to no time behind bars.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Bobb as Joe Bebar, a veteran patrol officer, burned out and angry at a world that’s angry at him.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Patricia Glaser, the veteran litigator who is often in the thick of so many high-wattage conflicts, was this year’s Power of Law career achievement honoree.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
On Monday, Duran’s attorneys delivered a petition of more than 10,000 signatures from law enforcement officials around the globe asking Mitchell to sentence the NYPD veteran to no time behind bars.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Almost every veteran player in the league is an unrestricted free agent this season, and the negotiating period opened Wednesday after free agency was delayed by the league’s new collective bargaining agreement.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Bobb as Joe Bebar, a veteran patrol officer, burned out and angry at a world that’s angry at him.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
Noun
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The Hernandez shooting came as the Legislature returned from its spring recess and engaged in a flurry of committee hearings to vet bills across all topics.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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There are expensive vet bills and pet fees at apartments.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cassie Shortsleeve is a skilled journalist with over a decade of experience reporting for the country's top health, travel, parenting, and lifestyle magazines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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Patrick De Haan, a petroleum expert at GasBuddy, said prices at the pump could start dropping as soon as this weekend, although the decline could initially amount to only a few cents per gallon.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, nearly every gas station is polluting the ground beneath it, experts say.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In an interview with CBS News, Aylesworth described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mays isn’t even the most experienced transfer added — Auburn’s Eric Singleton had 534 yards last season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines have been deemed trustworthy by 12 health care organizations that represent over a million pediatric medical professionals.—
Kar-Hai Chu,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Austin Wells was particularly adept, going 4-for-4 from behind the plate.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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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
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Hunt said Scott Polk, the master jeweler who helped create her ring, also worked on her mother’s ring.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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With sister Coco a gifted painter and her brother, Raymond, a master counterfeiter, the two end up in the middle of a scheme with a down-on-his-luck millionaire.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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