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
Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In other words, this is less about basketball and more about teaching machines how to learn physical skills in unpredictable environments.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
Aguilar will walk the graduation stage next month and start teaching next fall in North East ISD.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
With a class of 70 students, Schaffer splits the job with his teaching assistants.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In other words, this is less about basketball and more about teaching machines how to learn physical skills in unpredictable environments.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Proven methods for teaching readers with dyslexia have been known for decades.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
Aguilar will walk the graduation stage next month and start teaching next fall in North East ISD.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaching
Noun
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Many educators say schools could do more to include students labeled EBD in general education classrooms.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The measure will provide stable, predictable increases in education funding of up to 2 percent annually over 10 years, and mandates a yearly public audit so Coloradans can see exactly where every dollar goes.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth police also started a campaign in June 2025 to increase patrols in downtown and began educating people about the problem of loud noise.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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While educating the audience on the world of tea, Creane tells a haunting personal story of losing her emotionally distant father to cancer and seeing up close the collapse of polar ice sheets due to climate change.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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These laws cover how low long kids can work as well as schooling requirements, permits and financial protections.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Reducing gender discrimination in education has been a crucial driver, as a growing number of women in developed economies opt to pursue schooling and careers over creating a family.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gukesh’s calm at the board was buttressed by an unusual focus in his training, on psychology, alongside the more traditional tactical and strategic instruction.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Start with a fertilizer program of once in March, May and October using an 8-0-12-4Mg for palms developed by the University of Florida following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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