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
Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The deal further gives the firm access to ANL’s experienced nuclear reprocessing scientists, engineers, as well as research facilities.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
Working under the moniker Monday Morning Lab, the brewery (which will be run by a trio of experienced brewers) will now produce non-alcoholic beers, not only for the bottle shops, but for Southern California breweries lacking the expertise and equipment to manufacture virgin suds.
—Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The deal further gives the firm access to ANL’s experienced nuclear reprocessing scientists, engineers, as well as research facilities.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Verb
Gold and silver prices have experienced noticeable changes so far in 2026.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Crichton never had to ask for our attention.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Well more than a year before the May 18 attack, Caleb Vazquez’s behavior had so concerned officials that he was placed on a 72-hour involuntary hold for a mental health evaluation, feared to be a danger to himself or others, court documents indicate.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Become adept at framing the work in terms of outcomes that matter to stakeholders.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The host was particularly adept at engaging his guests in authentic conversations about grief, such as when Andrew Garfield spoke about the recent death of his mother, or Colbert appeared as the interviewee on CNN to discuss it with Anderson Cooper.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The vessels were built in 2001, but they were refurbished prior to their relaunch and underwent another round of upgrades this year.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Fullback Serg Palencia, who underwent surgery recently to address a muscle injury in his leg, continues to be evaluated.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tests to its resilience arrived early and endured.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Getty Images After the Philadelphia Phillies endured some criticism for bringing back largely the same group of veteran stars for this season and then falling behind in the division, the team answered with a big move.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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The sophomore midfielder can pass and score with either foot and is equally proficient at playing offense or defense.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Lacking any sort of thematic heft to make the proceedings truly spooky, proficient helmer Ovredal mainly relies on a series of jump scares, complete with sudden loud noises, to keep us on edge.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Beginning with addressing all that has happened since the world witnessed the incident that sparked a worldwide justice movement.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Although a live audience witnessed the accident, Hart's fall was not aired on TV.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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