experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver
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Examples of experienced in a Sentence
The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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Holiday travel today encountered several hurdles as Amtrak and airports nationwide experienced delays.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Outlook: The Gators need an experienced backup for Lagway.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The terrain in and near the park can be challenging in winter — serious ice climbers and winter hikers flock here for the steep cliffs and technical ascents — but plenty of local guides are ready to help less experienced adventurers.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Outlook: The Gators need an experienced backup for Lagway.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The terrain in and near the park can be challenging in winter — serious ice climbers and winter hikers flock here for the steep cliffs and technical ascents — but plenty of local guides are ready to help less experienced adventurers.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver
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