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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Angela Beatty, vice president of programs and engagement at YWCA Oklahoma City, said survivors who have just experienced violence often present in ways that are easily misunderstood by law enforcement and courts.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s a reason Miami feels like it was designed by someone who never experienced winter.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
More experienced criminals remain in the background, limiting their exposure.
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But there’s a whole world ready to be built and experienced in all kinds of new mediums.
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The shift toward high-skilled gig work is a response to a volatile labor market where even professional skills aren’t enough to ensure a worker’s job security.—
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Ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers who are capable of navigating challenges and changing market conditions — driving innovation and maintaining organizational stability.—
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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
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So our agents are very adept at dealing with this.—
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But therein lies the challenge for Paramount and reflects Netflix’s adept strategic maneuvering.—
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After her record-breaking performance at the 2022 Beijing Games, Masters underwent multiple reconstructive surgeries on her left hand.—
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Although he was waived at that time, Kawamura remained in Chicago and underwent the entirety of his recovery process with the Bulls medical team.—
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The 5-11, 187-pound receiver is skillful at running routes and can create separation with his quick feet.—
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Mackey does especially skillful work conveying the legibility of Ella’s personal anxiety and political passion.—
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Iranians have already endured one revolution whose promises withered.—
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Their personal relationship ended after The Last Picture Show, but their working relationship endured.—
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Kelly was already a proficient fundraiser.—
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The Villa manager saw a proficient ball carrier who was multi-functional — other coaches retain the view that Rogers can play anywhere from central midfield to up front, provided he is put in positions which harness his best attributes.—
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No injuries were reported after the incident, but airport staff who witnessed the landing described hearing multiple popping sounds as the wheels hit the tarmac followed by visible smoke.—
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According to the police report, officers witnessed the spitting on video, but not the use of racial slurs.—
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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