1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
versed in the latest developments in aeronautics
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2
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
well versed in the techniques of laser surgery
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as in informed
to give information to
while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated
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Recent Examples of versed
Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
In her second session, Marissa has become versed on multiple legislative topics, including higher education and health care.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The city is well-versed in honoring its past while giving new life to familiar places.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The bartenders are well versed in all the classics, but their original creations are tempting.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Subscribers pay a monthly fee, typically less than fifty dollars, in order to have access to low-cost or no-cost legal representation from attorneys who are well versed in firearms law.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
While Cherry is more versed at keeping her rage simmering just below the surface, Laura struggles to hide her anguish and disgust, which alarms those closest to her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
In the past, polymaths became well versed in various disciplines and made important contributions to each.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 June 2025
The Catholic Church’s social doctrine, in which Leo XIV is very well versed, establishes that the concrete economic policy solutions is not a matter of dogma but of prudential decisions.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Our agency is well versed in coordinating flights from different locations to allow multi-generation groups to enjoy travel together.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Among active players, Adama Traore, now of West Ham United, is well versed in beginning matches on the bench, with only 46 per cent of his 265 Premier League appearances coming in a starting XI.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
From sustainability and fabric development to fashion trends and denim’s place in pop culture, she is versed in all things indigo.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
The members of the Everglades coalition, versed in ping-pong, were now playing tennis.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
For those who are well versed in mushrooms in Southern California, there isn’t a sense of alarm of possible poisonings because the toxic mushrooms are a lot less conspicuous in the southern part of the state.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Even the tourists who show up tend to be versed in pikliz and plantains, Noam Yemini says.
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Although leaders need to be deeply versed in the technology, the priority is to be able to explain how AI fits into their vision for the future of the organization.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Bergholm has a lot of fun with all these elements, and seasoned genre audiences — who are so very well versed in misdirection by now — should too.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
In her second session, Marissa has become versed on multiple legislative topics, including higher education and health care.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The city is well-versed in honoring its past while giving new life to familiar places.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The bartenders are well versed in all the classics, but their original creations are tempting.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Subscribers pay a monthly fee, typically less than fifty dollars, in order to have access to low-cost or no-cost legal representation from attorneys who are well versed in firearms law.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
While Cherry is more versed at keeping her rage simmering just below the surface, Laura struggles to hide her anguish and disgust, which alarms those closest to her.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
In the past, polymaths became well versed in various disciplines and made important contributions to each.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 June 2025
The Catholic Church’s social doctrine, in which Leo XIV is very well versed, establishes that the concrete economic policy solutions is not a matter of dogma but of prudential decisions.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
But few knot theorists are versed in both these theoretical ideas and the computational considerations that go into devising invariants that are easy to calculate.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Our agency is well versed in coordinating flights from different locations to allow multi-generation groups to enjoy travel together.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Among active players, Adama Traore, now of West Ham United, is well versed in beginning matches on the bench, with only 46 per cent of his 265 Premier League appearances coming in a starting XI.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
From sustainability and fabric development to fashion trends and denim’s place in pop culture, she is versed in all things indigo.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
The members of the Everglades coalition, versed in ping-pong, were now playing tennis.
—Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
For those who are well versed in mushrooms in Southern California, there isn’t a sense of alarm of possible poisonings because the toxic mushrooms are a lot less conspicuous in the southern part of the state.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Even the tourists who show up tend to be versed in pikliz and plantains, Noam Yemini says.
—Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Although leaders need to be deeply versed in the technology, the priority is to be able to explain how AI fits into their vision for the future of the organization.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versed
Adjective
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And while renewed public attention to these issues is welcome, my work has kept me long acquainted with the fact that these concerns are not novel.—
Kevin A. Sabet,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Returning starter Donovan Brown as well as Nathan Acevado, Will Cianfrini and Jaylon Hawkins will also get more acquainted with Denegal, who missed significant practice time during the season in order to be available for games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While one research study found REIT investments were associated with higher spending on nursing wages, another concluded that after being bought by REITs, nursing homes frequently replaced registered nurses with less skilled nurses and aides.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Then Friday arrived, a deal was reached and Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell informed Greenard of the news.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, told me that Catholic thought has informed some of his company’s ethical commitments.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez is a lead contender to replace Morales, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This takes the Hylian magic of Nintendo’s long-running RPG game and brings it to the modern gamer in ways both familiar and unique.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The numbers also highlight how Safonov is making cross claims or sweeping outside his box more than twice the rate Chevalier is, although the Frenchman is more adept with his feet, playing more passes, completing a higher rate.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Different power plants have different beneficial attributes, and nuclear power plants are especially adept at meeting round the clock demand.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, King Charles has now been advised on medical grounds to stop all sports, including skiing and riding, because of his ongoing cancer treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 21-year-old mother now has a part-time job, despite being advised against it to protect her mental health.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hitters, no doubt instructed by their teams and aware of this new shift, have been taking more pitches.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sure enough, Perez came to douse Witt, who also was aware of the postgame tradition.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just 9 percent of Black and 6 percent of Latino eighth graders were proficient in math; just one in one hundred of either group was advanced.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cuevas has been a more proficient blocker than pass catcher at his three college stops — Cal Poly, Washington and Alabama.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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