as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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as in had
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
eventually we all have to experience the loss of a loved one
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Recent Examples of experienced
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Keeping Roberson would give TCU an experienced forward that is capable of knocking down shots from outside.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Novice stargazers can visit for a few hours, while more experienced stargazers can bring their equipment and sleep over at the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field.
—Regan Stephens, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Heritage Auctions will bring in a group of experienced appraisers to evaluate items and their worth.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
New head of the ER Dr. Parker (Haley Louise Jones) is utterly at sea, and her experienced co-worker Dr. Weber (Slavko Popadić) has no interest in helping her out.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Keeping Roberson would give TCU an experienced forward that is capable of knocking down shots from outside.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Novice stargazers can visit for a few hours, while more experienced stargazers can bring their equipment and sleep over at the Overnight Astronomy Observation Field.
—Regan Stephens, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Heritage Auctions will bring in a group of experienced appraisers to evaluate items and their worth.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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However, even the most skilled clinicians can struggle if the technology is difficult to use.—
Jiang Li,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The company plans to address these issues by recruiting skilled accounting personnel.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
3 Apr. 2025
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
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Currently, there is no formal training program to ensure that a doctor is adept at robotic surgery.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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Moscow is particularly adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a raft of tactics that can include targeting vital cables snaking along the seabed.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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In 2004, Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and returned to the same hospital in 2010 for another heart procedure, during which two stents were inserted into a coronary artery.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Clinton underwent a possibly lifesaving quadruple coronary bypass surgery in September 2004.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia is paid $345,000 a year, presiding over schools where just 16% of students are proficient in reading.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Only around one-third of students are proficient in these foundational skills needed to succeed in today's economy.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence.—
Erik Trinidad,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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In nearly 14 years atop Minnesota's Democratic Party, Ken Martin has endured bleak outlooks, deep internal party divisions and some close calls.—
Dana Ferguson,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Image Image Image Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Led by expert marine aquarists, participants have the chance to get up close and personal with tropical fish, sting rays, and colorful reefs, all while learning more about life underwater.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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