as in vet
a person with long experience in a specified area
as a veteran of overseas travel, she gave us solid advice about planning our trip
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a veteran teacher who mentors new teachers
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CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
In a news release shared by the Cedar City Police Department on Friday, Nov. 1, authorities confirmed marine veteran Eduardo Gutierrez-Nava, 35, was reported missing on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and last seen on his motorcycle.
—David Chiu, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The veteran has slashed .250/.332/.481 since 2022, averaging 32 home runs, 29 doubles, 94 RBI and 81 runs scored per season.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Byard, though, scratched his head at that particular call, a team captain and ninth-year veteran who wasn’t so sure the Bears had put themselves in the best position to win.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Among them was a veteran held at a Confederate prison known as Andersonville.
—CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
In a news release shared by the Cedar City Police Department on Friday, Nov. 1, authorities confirmed marine veteran Eduardo Gutierrez-Nava, 35, was reported missing on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and last seen on his motorcycle.
—David Chiu, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The veteran has slashed .250/.332/.481 since 2022, averaging 32 home runs, 29 doubles, 94 RBI and 81 runs scored per season.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Byard, though, scratched his head at that particular call, a team captain and ninth-year veteran who wasn’t so sure the Bears had put themselves in the best position to win.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veteran
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By chance, Debbie Pearl, who already owns 10 disabled rescue dogs, happened to be at the vet a couple of days later and asked to see for herself how the pup was.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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As the music vet continued, Ty spoke about women’s safety and opined that there was never a time that ladies felt security or protection in the industry, and Combs’ case is a prime example of this.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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However, some tax experts say that higher tariffs would cause a financial burden on low- to moderate-income taxpayers due to the potential for higher consumer costs.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yet Sunday’s 26-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks was just what the Rams needed, a reminder that one of the league’s youngest teams ultimately has to rely on its most experienced players.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Daou, who had been a high-level campaign staffer for John Kerry and Hillary Clinton before turning against the two-party system, was by far the most experienced political strategist in West’s circle.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of accounting professionals with necessary expertise.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Supplements Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider.Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Methane is adept at absorbing red wavelengths in the visible spectrum and scattering blue light.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The idea is to target points props for high-usage point guards who are adept at running the pick-and-roll (PnR) and can pull up against the Celtics.Matt Modi, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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That’s partly thanks to Harrison Ford and Neil Flynn’s easy old-timer chemistry.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
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Playa del Fuego in May and Constellation Burn in October are both in Pennsylvania, and attract old-timer burners who are committed to the 10 Principles of Burning Man, including Radical Inclusion.Alden Wicker, WIRED, 17 Sep. 2024
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veteran. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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