1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
versed in the latest developments in aeronautics
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2
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
well versed in the techniques of laser surgery
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as in informed
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
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Recent Examples of versed
Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
In her second session, Marissa has become versed on multiple legislative topics, including higher education and health care.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The city is well-versed in honoring its past while giving new life to familiar places.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The bartenders are well versed in all the classics, but their original creations are tempting.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Subscribers pay a monthly fee, typically less than fifty dollars, in order to have access to low-cost or no-cost legal representation from attorneys who are well versed in firearms law.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
While Cherry is more versed at keeping her rage simmering just below the surface, Laura struggles to hide her anguish and disgust, which alarms those closest to her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
In the past, polymaths became well versed in various disciplines and made important contributions to each.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 June 2025
The Catholic Church’s social doctrine, in which Leo XIV is very well versed, establishes that the concrete economic policy solutions is not a matter of dogma but of prudential decisions.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Despite his lack of governance know-how, Pratt is versed in the art of spectacle.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
But few knot theorists are versed in both these theoretical ideas and the computational considerations that go into devising invariants that are easy to calculate.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Our agency is well versed in coordinating flights from different locations to allow multi-generation groups to enjoy travel together.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Among active players, Adama Traore, now of West Ham United, is well versed in beginning matches on the bench, with only 46 per cent of his 265 Premier League appearances coming in a starting XI.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
From sustainability and fabric development to fashion trends and denim’s place in pop culture, she is versed in all things indigo.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
The members of the Everglades coalition, versed in ping-pong, were now playing tennis.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Although leaders need to be deeply versed in the technology, the priority is to be able to explain how AI fits into their vision for the future of the organization.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Bergholm has a lot of fun with all these elements, and seasoned genre audiences — who are so very well versed in misdirection by now — should too.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
In her second session, Marissa has become versed on multiple legislative topics, including higher education and health care.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The city is well-versed in honoring its past while giving new life to familiar places.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The bartenders are well versed in all the classics, but their original creations are tempting.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Subscribers pay a monthly fee, typically less than fifty dollars, in order to have access to low-cost or no-cost legal representation from attorneys who are well versed in firearms law.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
While Cherry is more versed at keeping her rage simmering just below the surface, Laura struggles to hide her anguish and disgust, which alarms those closest to her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
In the past, polymaths became well versed in various disciplines and made important contributions to each.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 June 2025
The Catholic Church’s social doctrine, in which Leo XIV is very well versed, establishes that the concrete economic policy solutions is not a matter of dogma but of prudential decisions.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
The most prevalent and efficient approach for HOA boards of directors is to rely on the decisions and recommendations of architectural review committees made up of volunteer owners who are independent from the directors and well versed on the association’s architectural guidelines.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Despite his lack of governance know-how, Pratt is versed in the art of spectacle.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
But few knot theorists are versed in both these theoretical ideas and the computational considerations that go into devising invariants that are easy to calculate.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Our agency is well versed in coordinating flights from different locations to allow multi-generation groups to enjoy travel together.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Among active players, Adama Traore, now of West Ham United, is well versed in beginning matches on the bench, with only 46 per cent of his 265 Premier League appearances coming in a starting XI.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
From sustainability and fabric development to fashion trends and denim’s place in pop culture, she is versed in all things indigo.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
The members of the Everglades coalition, versed in ping-pong, were now playing tennis.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
Although leaders need to be deeply versed in the technology, the priority is to be able to explain how AI fits into their vision for the future of the organization.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versed
Adjective
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The hotel takes care to make sure guests feel acquainted with Lisbon, leaving its own handy city guide—which has plenty of original tips—in each room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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And while renewed public attention to these issues is welcome, my work has kept me long acquainted with the fact that these concerns are not novel.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This episode is a showcase for Aleida’s unapologetic, highly skilled direct communications style.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Effective programs have shown a significant impact in building engineering pipelines, resulting in high numbers of full-time, highly skilled hires.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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However, a few minutes after the initial report, the agency was informed the animals had moved off the roadway.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of the precautions a traveler could take are similar to those that became familiar at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Details about the underlying allegation remain murky, but the department sources familiar with the matter said the LAPD’s secretive Special Operations Division tailed officers who were under investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd is hopefully adept at multitasking.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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But to our wonderful surprise, O’Hara is equally adept at slapstick hijinks, as the lustful ladies get sufficiently sozzled awaiting their mysterious beau.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Verb
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However, King Charles has now been advised on medical grounds to stop all sports, including skiing and riding, because of his ongoing cancer treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 21-year-old mother now has a part-time job, despite being advised against it to protect her mental health.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The four set lines enforce my preferred tab orthodoxy—four spaces, with tab and backspace both aware of this.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Upon further investigation, police became aware of earlier reports as well as an online video, which went viral on Facebook, showing the beaver attacking other people in the park.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet, despite the fact that only 30% of CPS students in grades three through eight meet proficiency standards in reading and only 18% are proficient in math, CTU wants kids at a May Day political rally.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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In 2024, only 25% of eighth graders were proficient in math and 28% of students were proficient in reading.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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“Versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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