1
as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a revered professor of astronomy who is credited with educating many of today's leading astronomers
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as in inspiring
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
the belief that parents better educate their children by example than by sending them to Sunday school
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Recent Examples of educating
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.
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Quincy Green, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Leftist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has amassed a powerful audience of millions by challenging the administration and educating young people on progressive politics.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
But the show made huge strides in not just educating the general public on what to look out for and online safety habits, but was also genuinely humanizing.
—Sumayya Tobah, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
But, rather than give up, Azel became a pickleball advocate, tirelessly educating, lobbying and cajoling politicians, park directors and anyone else who would listen about the incredible growth of the sport nation-wide.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
It’s been 10 years since Maggie Doyne was named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year for her work caring for and educating vulnerable children and orphans in rural Nepal.
—Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The speakers sounded slightly more optimistic about educating recyclers to recognize and refuse problematic copper than lobbying legislators to enact laws requiring more accountability of scrap-metal transactions.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Quincy Green, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Leftist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has amassed a powerful audience of millions by challenging the administration and educating young people on progressive politics.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
But the show made huge strides in not just educating the general public on what to look out for and online safety habits, but was also genuinely humanizing.
—Sumayya Tobah, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
But, rather than give up, Azel became a pickleball advocate, tirelessly educating, lobbying and cajoling politicians, park directors and anyone else who would listen about the incredible growth of the sport nation-wide.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
It’s been 10 years since Maggie Doyne was named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year for her work caring for and educating vulnerable children and orphans in rural Nepal.
—Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
The speakers sounded slightly more optimistic about educating recyclers to recognize and refuse problematic copper than lobbying legislators to enact laws requiring more accountability of scrap-metal transactions.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educating
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Davenport is running on a platform of academic achievement, inclusivity and teaching for college, career and AI readiness, as opposed to teaching toward standardized tests.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Antarctica is one of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet, and an expedition cruise is a fantastic way to experience it.—
Ashton Palmer,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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But every year there’s a different theme inspiring the fantasy football teams.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Commerce drove industry and immigration, enriching the canal towns of New York – transforming villages like Syracuse and Utica into cities.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
20 Oct. 2025
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This process releases valuable nutrients back into the soil, enriching it with organic matter and improving its structure and fertility.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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The e-note is now home to pogo pins for effortless attachment and connectivity to a keyboard cover, transforming the device into a 2-in-1 ePaper workstation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Instead of concealing them, Ban’s shutters filter light and create privacy—transforming utilitarian design into art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Two of Spain’s leading film schools — Madrid’s ECAM and Catalonia’s ESCAC — receive Honorary Spikes this year for their role in nurturing new talent.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Private equity firms are notorious for streamlining operations, maximizing margins, and reselling companies for profit, not for nurturing long-term brand legacies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Educating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educating. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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