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
Justin L. MacK, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The pump station was also at the end of its useful life and experienced corrosion due to water on the pump station walls, officials said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Lopez hired experienced prospectors from Mexico to bring up more gold.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Yet the events of this week demonstrate the limits of those efforts, raising uncomfortable questions about whether any part of the United States — even the wealthiest, best prepared and most experienced — can truly adapt to wildfires made worse by a hotter climate.
—Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The bipartisan effort will create opportunities for Indiana students to explore entrepreneurship under the guidance of experienced business leaders and will connect them with the resources needed to bring their big ideas to life.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The pump station was also at the end of its useful life and experienced corrosion due to water on the pump station walls, officials said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Lopez hired experienced prospectors from Mexico to bring up more gold.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Yet the events of this week demonstrate the limits of those efforts, raising uncomfortable questions about whether any part of the United States — even the wealthiest, best prepared and most experienced — can truly adapt to wildfires made worse by a hotter climate.
—Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
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Such trends have already been observed in studies of highly skilled immigrant labor – which can add an additional 6% in entrepreneurial activity to a city within three years.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Feliz plays Samantha Reed who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
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The glasses were adept at translating a basic conversation about K-pop bands.—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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The technology is uniquely adept at managing the many variables and constraints inherent in modern supply chains, where manufacturers and suppliers are closely interconnected.—
Alan Baratz,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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In 2004, Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass operation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and returned to the same hospital in 2010 for another heart procedure, during which two stents were inserted into a coronary artery.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, underwent a reputational transformation over her defense of the military's indefensible action.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024
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Once core team members are proficient in using platform features and best practices for workflows or processes, the training and development can be extended across the broader workforce.—
Igor Rikalo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Data from the state education department shows that less than 20% of students in Bridgeport are reading at grade level, and about 12% are proficient in math, Russell-Tucker said.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence.—
Erik Trinidad,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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My father has endured with Dignity.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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But Vancouver nonetheless controlled the second stanza of the contest — first levelling the score, and then taking the lead with a persistent, skillful shift on which Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson were able to combine for the key go-ahead goal.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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His length and explosiveness pair well with a skillful touch and a sharp eye for where teammates are located on the perimeter.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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The talk show co-hosts brought in two expert piercers from So Gold Studios from Brooklyn, N.Y. to do the piercings live on the air.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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There will be children’s activities, educational exhibits, expert horticultural speakers, food vendors and entertainment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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