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as in experienced
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as in educated
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as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
schooled their children in proper etiquette for formal occasions
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Recent Examples of schooled
Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The girl was from New Jersey, where parents are not required to inform the government of their intent to home-school a child and where a lack of state oversight means many children go un-schooled.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Or was everyone present sufficiently schooled in Vermeer’s symbolic array?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Once you’re schooled and ready to check out, remember to update your bed pillows, pillowcases, and, of course, treat yourself to a new sheet set.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Nearly 180,000 students did not attend public school and were in either private school, were home-schooled, or were too young to attend kindergarten.
—April 5, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Raised in a strict Christian household and home schooled from third to 12th grade, Johnson’s interests butted up against the will of his parents.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Students are schooled in the oceanic environment, first aid, CPR, mutual cooperation, competition techniques and lifesaving methods.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
In confessional, Amanda says that Boz previously schooled her about not being able to control how people act around her.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Andrew was schooled at Heatherdown Preparatory School in Berkshire, England, and later at Gordonstoun boarding school in Scotland (where both Philip and Charles also attended).
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
But, as Mitski well recognizes — and was obviously able to convince management and booking — the 8,000 or so mostly young people who were able to attend over the course of a week won’t likely ever forget being this thoroughly schooled.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
The girl was from New Jersey, where parents are not required to inform the government of their intent to home-school a child and where a lack of state oversight means many children go un-schooled.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
He was likely schooled locally, studying Latin and classical writers such as Ovid and Virgil.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Or was everyone present sufficiently schooled in Vermeer’s symbolic array?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Once you’re schooled and ready to check out, remember to update your bed pillows, pillowcases, and, of course, treat yourself to a new sheet set.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Nearly 180,000 students did not attend public school and were in either private school, were home-schooled, or were too young to attend kindergarten.
—April 5, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Raised in a strict Christian household and home schooled from third to 12th grade, Johnson’s interests butted up against the will of his parents.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Students are schooled in the oceanic environment, first aid, CPR, mutual cooperation, competition techniques and lifesaving methods.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
In confessional, Amanda says that Boz previously schooled her about not being able to control how people act around her.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Andrew was schooled at Heatherdown Preparatory School in Berkshire, England, and later at Gordonstoun boarding school in Scotland (where both Philip and Charles also attended).
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooled
Adjective
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Beyond matters of logistics, companies also take an interest in human infrastructure; that is to say, the availability of a skilled and experienced workforce.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That means for Game 6, the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of the much younger, much less experienced Philadelphia Flyers.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Education also plays a role, with more educated women tending to have fewer children.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Various strands of the opposition—ethnic minorities, leftists, and educated technocrats—appeared determined to block him, even at the price of leaving the regime in place.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Starting in April 2025 at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center, Khare trained closely with David Kilgore, a seasoned ultrarunner who was also gearing up to take on The Great World Race for the third time.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alex Killorn’s breakout on the scoresheet with three points and Jacob Trouba’s goal gave them more tangible contributions from seasoned vets this time around, though both Trouba and Killorn had turnovers at the defensive blue line that led to goals as well.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seoul, South Korea — The week before Close Your Eyes stepped onto the stage for their first-ever solo concert, the seven members moved in practiced formation across a basement rehearsal studio in Seoul’s Gangnam district.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Like a practiced preacher, Jim is slowly, methodically leading his congregation—speaking cryptically but with conviction as the music begins to swell.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The durable cultured marble top holds two ceramic undermount sinks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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In short, for the first time Tavira will be in the sights of the cultured, high-end traveler who at last has somewhere to lay their (well coiffured) head.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s pretty reasonable, civilized even.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The home is located on a quarter-acre of native and cultivated gardens and houses an art studio and yurt.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2023
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And the archive, Golia said, reflects Didion’s cultivated awareness of her self-presentation.—
Jennifer Schuessler,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2023
Cite this Entry
“Schooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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