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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
The school board is now seeking experienced search firms with expertise in recruiting CEOs or superintendents for K-12 school districts, particularly urban school districts and institutions of higher education, the school system said.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
More than 400 flights into and out of US airports were canceled by the early afternoon, while more than 2,800 experienced delays, according to FlightAware.com.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
The Yankees added an experienced arm to their rotation depth on Monday, as a source confirmed that the team has signed Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Much of Staunton’s beauty is best experienced on foot.
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The roster features skilled players who have to be ambitious enough to recognize the awareness of always being secondary in the show.—
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The skilled stars perfectly strike the blend of comedic relief and moving moments of wisdom.—
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.—
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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.—
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As excellent as Evans was as Cap, Mackie’s shown equal skill in crafting his own version of what that character should mean – in his case, weathering the pressures and politics of being a national symbol and being as adept with his words as his fists.—
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For years after 2014, the Russian government was equally adept at manipulating the outside world.—
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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.—
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After receiving her diagnosis, Eggert underwent a mastectomy.—
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And in eighth grade, a mere 31 percent were deemed proficient.—
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Neither decline is considered significantly different by NCES but continue a worrisome trend: Fewer than 3 in 10 local test-takers scored proficient — or better — in reading.—
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However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence.—
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In nearly 14 years atop Minnesota's Democratic Party, Ken Martin has endured bleak outlooks, deep internal party divisions and some close calls.—
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My partner’s organization, energy, confidence, focus, and skillful ability to take charge?—
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Saros With Returnal, developer Housemarque made the skillful transition from shmup to third-person shooter.—
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When the researchers tested the system using videos of 158 real-world cases, 53% of reports written by the surgeons contained discrepancies, compared with 29% of AI reports, as determined by an expert team of reviewers.—
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Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation.—
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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