as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the learning that you get from books is just as important as the experience you get from life
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as in mastering
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
after months of trying, he finally learned the dance steps
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as in discovering
to come to an awareness of
the directors have since learned that they should examine the company's financial reports a little more closely
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as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
the police were astonished when they learned the identity of the students who had vandalized the school
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as in studying
to commit to memory
he learned the words to the song while performing karaoke
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Recent Examples of learning
Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The sixth-grade world civilization teacher, whose classroom in Meridian is usually full of colorful maps, motivational posters, plants and learning aids, has begun to pack up.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025
Davon Loeb, Parents, 15 Feb. 2025
Applying sophisticated machine learning to this data, College Journey provides highly personalized recommendations for best-fit schools, creates dynamic week-by-week action plans, and identifies optimal strategies for maximizing financial aid and merit scholarships.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The sixth-grade world civilization teacher, whose classroom in Meridian is usually full of colorful maps, motivational posters, plants and learning aids, has begun to pack up.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025
Verb
And yet, learning about Black History, and of successful Black women is still paramount in my daughter's becoming and why reading about people like Mae Jemison is the start.
—Davon Loeb, Parents, 15 Feb. 2025
Applying sophisticated machine learning to this data, College Journey provides highly personalized recommendations for best-fit schools, creates dynamic week-by-week action plans, and identifies optimal strategies for maximizing financial aid and merit scholarships.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for learning
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Financial literacy can teach people how to earn, save and invest, but self-reflection, vulnerability and the willingness to communicate can empower you to have conversations that lay the foundation for trust and long-term stability in love.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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According to his biography on the city’s website, Smith has focused on literacy for all ages in his 35 plus years as an educator.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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The unit uses tools that were once the preserve of the world’s top mastering houses and is inspired by the artistry of mastering engineers.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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From entry-level careers to the C-suite, mastering soft skills opens up leadership opportunities.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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After discovering Ben's corpse, Misty gives her crush a kiss.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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As scientists are discovering, black holes are even stranger than science fiction.—
Sidney Stevens,
Treehugger,
14 Mar. 2025
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González is a fountain of knowledge but also a great educator, explaining things in detail without being pretentious or condescending.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Before they could be disposed of, Lodge took the remains without the knowledge or permission of Harvard, the donor of the cadavers or the donor's family, according to the U.S. attorney's office.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The clip showed Naya surrounded by several bags in her hospital bed and freaking out after realizing who the presents were from.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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The owner needs help locating this suspect to pursue criminal and legal action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Doug Vine, director of energy analysis at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, says there is innovation around everything from locating smaller, next-generation nuclear power plants by data centers to improving the electricity transmission capability of existing lines.—
Riley Robinson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
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In practice, patriotic education is often united with military training, and one of its explicit purposes is to encourage military service.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 May 2025
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This stems partly from outdated perceptions and a lack of clear consumer education on eSIM benefits.—
Dmitri Verbovski,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Learning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learning. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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