1
as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
tutored me in Spanish
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2
as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes
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as in teacher
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Recent Examples of tutor
Aaron McNaughton, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
But the ringer is Michael Cera, as Norwegian tutor Bjørn Lund, employed as an all-purpose factotum by the shady, swaggering, death-defying entrepreneur played by Del Toro.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
Carey's side hustle strategy is all about having multiple income streams—from selling lesson plans on Teachers Pay Teachers, tutoring students for standardized tests, selling items on Facebook Marketplace and coaching school sports.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Those sleepless nights helping him with his homework, picking up shifts to pay for tutors, paid off.
—Aaron McNaughton, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
But the ringer is Michael Cera, as Norwegian tutor Bjørn Lund, employed as an all-purpose factotum by the shady, swaggering, death-defying entrepreneur played by Del Toro.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Noun
Clair has tutored math and science off and on since high school and has taught GED-seeking students through Neighborhood House in the Wellstone Center in St. Paul.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
Carey's side hustle strategy is all about having multiple income streams—from selling lesson plans on Teachers Pay Teachers, tutoring students for standardized tests, selling items on Facebook Marketplace and coaching school sports.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutor
Verb
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Unschooled children who need to pick up difficult-to-learn skills need to be taught stamina and commitment by their parents, rather than focusing on their happiness or satisfaction in the short term.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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These days, Brewington is loving her work with Literacy KC, teaching adult learners to read.—
Mará Rose Williams
July 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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His legacy was the tradition of limited government and individual responsibility that guides us back to our true north when America gets off track.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Leah Williamson, who led England to Euro 2022 glory and helped guide Arsenal to Champions League success as vice-captain, has been a natural leader.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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As education became more standardized, so did teacher licensing.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In 2016, while still a college student, Taitt launched Dream Reach Inspire, hosting his first event with his former high school English teacher, now McKinney principal, Nicole Sledge, in attendance.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Lin was educated in China and Europe, but lived in the U.S. for three decades.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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In 2021, the city created a civilian community liaison position to connect police with citizens and educate the public.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
Verb
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In 2017 he was forced to coach the Golden State Warriors because Steve Kerr was having health issues due to a back injury.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Van der Kraan was head of coaching at Manchester City.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Di Bona was hailed for his long run with Vin Di Bona Productions and his extensive efforts to train the next generation through his work as an instructor and member of the board of trustees of Emerson College, his alma mater.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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There is a $10 per person fee paid to the instructor.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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There are many ways to contribute: presenting, mentoring, helping organize or serving on the board.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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The goal shouldn’t be to import talent or extract ideas but to actively engage through open-source projects, mentoring relationships, co-building initiatives and shared platforms.—
Daniel Jebaraj,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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