as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job
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as in educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a master gardener taught us about the basics of organic gardening
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Recent Examples of teaching
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
The funding would pay for updating school security as well as cybersecurity while providing students with access to technology tools for learning and teaching, according to the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Khelfa credits the late designer, who was also an avid collector of vintage fashion, with teaching her how to take care of clothes.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The middle-eight (final four minutes of first half, first four minutes of second half) had been a teaching point for Albin all season, and the 49ers were much improved Friday night.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
The funding would pay for updating school security as well as cybersecurity while providing students with access to technology tools for learning and teaching, according to the district.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Jordon and Beckvold each spent a year in Kabul, and went onto separate paths teaching music across the Middle East and South Asia for the next several years, before returning home.
—Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Khelfa credits the late designer, who was also an avid collector of vintage fashion, with teaching her how to take care of clothes.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaching
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Head Start provides free child care and early education to kids living in poverty, while also serving as a coordinator of services, like health care and food access, to their families.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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For nearly a century, the Frost School has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of music and educating the very artists and leaders who have greatly impacted the industry.—
Quincy Green,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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For decades, they have been disillusioned by the cynicism, intellectual narrowness and greed of the corporate academy, which chose profit over principles while providing knowledge without conscience, skill without reflection, and schooling without heart.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Williams attended Blue Springs High School before transferring to La Jolla Country Day School, a private school in California, to finish out her schooling.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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It's also recommended to teach your children essential information like full name spellings, birthdates, addresses and any instructions on what to do in case of an emergency, according to the organization's safety plan checklist.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Use insecticidal soap, neem or horticultural oils, or Spinosad, and follow label instructions.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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