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adept

[uh-dept, ad-ept, uh-dept] / əˈdɛpt, ˈæd ɛpt, əˈdɛpt /


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Though “Backrooms” and Parsons are adept at creating dread and building worlds, that same principle of complexity is rarely applied to the film’s characters.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Schrader argued that AI still depends on human artists as source material, even as it grows increasingly adept at mimicking their voices and structures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Cuban spies have been adept at recruiting American officials, turning some into moles who handed over secrets for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

This week heading into Thursday is printing a doji, which is adept at signaling potential trend changes from the prevailing direction.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He was so adept with his hands; it was amazing to watch.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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