experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver
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The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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That’s led to Lindgren getting burned at points this season in less-than-ideal ways for a defensive defenseman, but Laviolette appears to believe those mistakes will be less frequent with Lindgren on the ice than with some of the team’s less experienced defensemen.
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Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
The Michelin Guide’s lauding of lackluster restaurants has become so prevalent that experienced diners—bewildered to see stellar performers lose stars or get excluded altogether—have begun to turn elsewhere for solid suggestions.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2025
Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Clements, who averaged about 10 minutes a game as a junior, was the most experienced returnee.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
The Michelin Guide’s lauding of lackluster restaurants has become so prevalent that experienced diners—bewildered to see stellar performers lose stars or get excluded altogether—have begun to turn elsewhere for solid suggestions.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2025
Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Clements, who averaged about 10 minutes a game as a junior, was the most experienced returnee.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver
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