as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea
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Recent Examples of skills
The Bawah Anambas Foundation works with local communities to combat destructive fishing techniques, focusing on reforestation and offering skills training.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Though Jaxon has often hit in the middle of the Oklahoma lineup, his on-base/base-running skills lend themselves to a leadoff role.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The message was so consistent — a deep sense of frustration at the decades spent building specialized skills and expertise to help their country and being shut out from using them.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
For starters, the skills competition will only be open to players under 25 years old.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The event highlights the triumphs of former foster youth and raises funds for job skills programs, internships, and mentorship.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
There needs to be a willful investment in skills engagement.
—Prashant Darisi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Though Jaxon has often hit in the middle of the Oklahoma lineup, his on-base/base-running skills lend themselves to a leadoff role.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The message was so consistent — a deep sense of frustration at the decades spent building specialized skills and expertise to help their country and being shut out from using them.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
For starters, the skills competition will only be open to players under 25 years old.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The event highlights the triumphs of former foster youth and raises funds for job skills programs, internships, and mentorship.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
There needs to be a willful investment in skills engagement.
—Prashant Darisi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
Noun
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This process requires extensive hand labor and expertise, as the end result will be visible in the car’s appearance.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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During a press conference on May 28, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Atlanta Office outlined their preparations for the tournament, and where their expertise could be needed.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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For a more exclusive experience, book the Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Stopover that lands right on the shore for a picnic and swim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Andriy Sirko, the chief neurosurgeon at Mechnikov, told me that no hospital in the world has more experience operating on patients with penetrating brain injuries: Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, his staff has performed roughly 2,500 such surgeries.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Legislative leaders did not address students passing from one grade to the next without meeting proficiency in reading and math.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Researchers at Yale University found that Babbel learners who completed a semester-equivalent of Spanish study—about 15 hours—saw their oral proficiency improve by 100% in three months.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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