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
Janine Henni, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Their blueprint reads like a hostile corporate takeover rather than responsible governance: random mass firings based on Social Security numbers, forced relocations of entire agencies, and the elimination of remote work to drive out experienced staff.
—John C. Ronquillo, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) beat out the competition from three experienced members of the committee, winning the gavel to succeed Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who was term-limited from running for the position again and opted against seeking a waiver.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Books The Complete Book of Pickleball, written by the Brungardt clan, is a great training aid for the beginner or experienced player alike.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the tradition of inviting individuals who gave back to their communities in outstanding ways, Kensington Palace announced that the carol service guests would also include some experienced difficult times this year.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Their blueprint reads like a hostile corporate takeover rather than responsible governance: random mass firings based on Social Security numbers, forced relocations of entire agencies, and the elimination of remote work to drive out experienced staff.
—John C. Ronquillo, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) beat out the competition from three experienced members of the committee, winning the gavel to succeed Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who was term-limited from running for the position again and opted against seeking a waiver.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Books The Complete Book of Pickleball, written by the Brungardt clan, is a great training aid for the beginner or experienced player alike.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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That’s possible because North America also has the world’s best higher education and skilled labor pool.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mansouri added that Australia’s migration system emphasizes skilled migration and targets individuals with experience and qualifications in high-demand occupations.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The filmmakers had little choice but to compress the timeline, eliminate major characters, and favor emotional truth over strict historical truth.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Headland, the Russian Doll co-creator and Star Wars: The Acolyte creator making her Broadway debut with Cult Of Love, is adept at keeping the dialogue crisp, funny and fast-moving, even if the pile-up of personalities, crises, conflicts and very hard feelings grows schematic and a bit predictable.Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Corral was already adept at getting to the basket and making plays with her midrange game as well.Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione underwent surgery and even texted Martin pictures of it.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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When students’ scores meet state standards, their skills are considered proficient.Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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By the time Eastwood had started to be accepted as a proficient director of genre movies thanks to The Outlaw Josey Wales and The Gauntlet, his ambitions had already deepened, as had his commitment to making movies that explored and toyed with his own big-screen image.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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The golf comedy earned $41 million at the box office against a $12 million budget and has since endured as one of Sandler’s most beloved features.J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Add to that the not-so-gentle judgments Quad endured during her divorce, and her choice to hold off sharing the news with this particular group of women feels less like secrecy and more like self-preservation.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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There are dozens of really skillful clergy and educators in this country who are doing this all the time, and it can be done.Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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As Bears coach, Ditka was confident enough in his position to accept the involvement of the irascible, disrespectful but skillful defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan as necessary to the team’s Super Bowl success.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get expert advice on topics like money, relationships, health and more.Andee Tagle, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the Hollywood A-list actor impressed the panel and, more importantly, the fans with his seemingly expert analysis.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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