as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea
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Recent Examples of skills
In the four years since the facility opened, many of the club’s members have leveled up their skills in a big way.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Over time, their problem-solving skills will improve.
—Lizzie Assa, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Edwards started playing ice hockey at 5 years old and quickly stood out not only for her skills, but also as the only girl on her team.
—Omar Villafranca, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Discussions with friends and groups (especially with younger people) will be positive because your schmooze skills are tops.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The mountain has dedicated learning zones that make beginners feel safe and welcome and also offers specialized clinics and workshops throughout the season for anyone hoping to level up their skills.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Players in college can also further hone their skills in hopes of attracting the interest of pro teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Such training also helps people with skills that enable them to live independently in their own homes.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
According to her, many others take the skills into entirely different paths, but the common denominator remains learning how to take a risk and make an idea real.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Over time, their problem-solving skills will improve.
—Lizzie Assa, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Edwards started playing ice hockey at 5 years old and quickly stood out not only for her skills, but also as the only girl on her team.
—Omar Villafranca, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Discussions with friends and groups (especially with younger people) will be positive because your schmooze skills are tops.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The mountain has dedicated learning zones that make beginners feel safe and welcome and also offers specialized clinics and workshops throughout the season for anyone hoping to level up their skills.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Players in college can also further hone their skills in hopes of attracting the interest of pro teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Such training also helps people with skills that enable them to live independently in their own homes.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
According to her, many others take the skills into entirely different paths, but the common denominator remains learning how to take a risk and make an idea real.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
Noun
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Ballet training is all about developing individual expertise.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even Ursula and Sasha rely on men for their escape, accepting that whoever has the correct experience and expertise should lead the way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cannon established Coppermark and almost immediately reached out to Stephanie Lee, a roofing contractor and independent adjuster with extensive experience in hail, wind, and tornado damage.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Can our experiences as babies still be felt today?—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Under the standards, commercial motor vehicle drivers who fail English proficiency tests will be placed out of service.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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But some experts said the holster and its placement – at the individual’s groin area – suggest this person lacks proficiency with firearms.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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