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adjective

ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce experienced (audio)
Definition of experiencednext
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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experienced

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verb

past tense of experience
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
Adjective
Coach Mike Brown said the program welcomes beginners and experienced runners, with an emphasis on effort and improvement. — Donald Fountain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Accenture and Google Cloud, meanwhile, are building a 1,000-person FDE workforce, relying partly on retraining experienced software engineers for customer-facing AI deployment work. — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
This is not the first time Blair has experienced an outburst on a plane. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, were the most common adverse events, generally experienced as doses were increased. — Mike McRae 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experienced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experienced
  1. skilled
  2. had
  3. adept
  4. underwent
  5. skillful
  6. endured
  7. proficient
  8. witnessed
Adjective
  • Minervini, a polished and skilled host, did good work in the Marlins studio for a quarter century.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Co-founder Bohdan Sas said the company is focusing on missions that place heavy demands on skilled operators, including reconnaissance, counter-drone defense and precision-strike assistance.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of skilled
Verb
  • Since 1950, Kentucky has had 12 Democratic governors, compared to only five in Iowa.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The character had the same condition as Mitte, though more pronounced.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of had
Adjective
  • Provincial governments, adept at interpreting and carrying out the central leadership’s priorities, have responded rapidly.
    — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The service Staff are adept at service that’s natural, but makes guests feel special.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of adept
Verb
  • Smith did not take the field on Monday evening after he was hit on the helmet while batting and underwent a concussion test.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The building is one of the earliest examples of steel-frame architecture in the region and recently underwent an extensive restoration.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of underwent
Adjective
  • But be that guy that can be skillful, a bruiser, fast and tough.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillful
Verb
  • In last year’s World Series, Ohtani had endured hitting slumps, too, but his teammates compensated with timely contributions to earn a second consecutive title.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Fittingly, in the ninth, Ashby endured a 110-mph out from Tommy Edman and an obliterating 108-mph line drive from Kiké Hernández that was caught for an out.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of endured
Adjective
  • Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL-best fifth goal of the season, and the Utah Mammoth relied on their proficient power play to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Tuesday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Charles is dark and brooding, but proficient in manly pursuits.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of proficient
Verb
  • Italy, like France, witnessed a day of protests on Saturday — several turning violent — as some Italian politicians blamed the extreme left for the lawlessness.
    — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Russia media reported the attack was one of the largest the region had witnessed since the start of war.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of witnessed

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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experienced. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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