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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a simple dish that any practiced chef should be able to produce even blindfolded
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as in skillful
accomplished with trained ability
a highly practiced performance of a classic ballet
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also practised
as in exercised
to do over and over so as to become skilled
in order to play the guitar well, you need to practice fingering every single day
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Recent Examples of practiced
Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2024
Behind them come a company of sword-bearers dressed in military-style uniforms and dancing a practiced routine to the sound of a fiddle.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 Dec. 2024
Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
According to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, Jaylen Waddle has not practiced all week, which jeopardizes the receiver's status for Sunday's home game against the San Fransisco 49ers.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In person, Rogers is amiable and a practiced campaigner, an easy presence.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2024
Behind them come a company of sword-bearers dressed in military-style uniforms and dancing a practiced routine to the sound of a fiddle.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
The clock strikes midnight, a new year begins, and across the globe, various traditions and rituals are practiced to invite good luck for the next 365 days.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
According to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, Jaylen Waddle has not practiced all week, which jeopardizes the receiver's status for Sunday's home game against the San Fransisco 49ers.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practiced
Adjective
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However, even the most skilled clinicians can struggle if the technology is difficult to use.—
Jiang Li,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At Vi at Aventura, independent living comes with access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, should it ever be needed.—
Vi at Aventura,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For example, the WTO has historically exercised judicial restraint on politically sensitive issues, and the World Bank has often rolled out reforms incrementally, in cooperation with resistant governments.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The consequences of their resolve, exercised under duress, become visible.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From California to Ohio to Illinois, Lily Berhalter has lived the itinerant lifestyle that comes with being a member of one of America’s most accomplished soccer families.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Two of the most accomplished Audi race cars are now up for grabs—and the marque will even provide trackside support for the buyers.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a huge help to novice and experienced riders who wish to ease up on the highways and trails.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Back then, there were more established and experienced people by his side.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The new board will comprise 11 master sommeliers, plus four non-master sommelier members.—
Esther Mobley,
SFChronicle.com,
12 Nov. 2020
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And coming back to her non-master suite?—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
8 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Image Image Image 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.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Led by expert marine aquarists, participants have the chance to get up close and personal with tropical fish, sting rays, and colorful reefs, all while learning more about life underwater.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Practiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practiced. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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