as in education
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
Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2025
Spending 34 years as a housewife — all of it in Bayport — was a fantastic learning experience for me.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 June 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
Her organization advocates for affordable access to quality child care and early learning.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2025
Spending 34 years as a housewife — all of it in Bayport — was a fantastic learning experience for me.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 June 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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With an innate ability to automate repetitive, routine and time-consuming tasks, AI has transformed every facet of our lives, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, healthcare, education, entertainment and more.—
Punnam Raju Manthena,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Despite the state board approval of a lottery admissions at vocational schools, some business and vocational education advocates opposed to the change met Tuesday to discuss a legislative block, expanding seats and more steps forward.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
25 June 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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Rubin, who died in 2016, was an American astronomer known for discovering dark matter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since 1980, inspection laws and methods of inspection have gotten more stringent, resulting in building owners and the city’s Department of Buildings discovering more facade issues.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
14 Mar. 2025
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And if not, there is also the self-evident truth that the knowledge is there.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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When the man couldn’t provide police with any identification, the officers took him into custody, a police source with knowledge of the case said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 June 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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Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the fragments offer unique insights into Roman artistry and literacy.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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New York City is rolling out a new financial literacy initiative in its public schools next academic year, Mayor Adams announced Wednesday.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Donors designate how their contributions can be used, often earmarking them for scholarships, faculty positions or capital improvements.—
Ata Sarajedini,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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The Australian Intelligence Corps offered Wilson a scholarship, the actress says.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Learning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learning. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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