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
During his welcome address, Leo appealed to Spaniards, especially political leaders, to put polemics aside and invest in educating young people to appreciate diversity and complexity rather than shunning them.
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ABC News, 6 June 2026
For much of its first decade, OPRR was dedicated primarily to educating the nation’s researchers about how to ethically study people.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
And French Gates hopes her $10-million donation to the Menopause Society to improve menopause care in the United States, by educating healthcare practitioners and expanding outreach in areas where care is limited, will encourage other funders to begin working on the issue.
—Glenn Gamboa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna said officers spent the past year educating drivers about the law, but many motorists still haven't changed their habits.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 4 June 2026
For Holocaust Survivor Day, which is observed globally on June 4, nearly 130 survivors gathered with friends and neighbors at Temple Beth Emet in Cooper City to celebrate their lives and important contributions in educating future generations about the atrocities of the Holocaust.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
From there, educating consumers will be the final step in making this new fiber widely accepted.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Classrooms in turmoil On Sundays after church, community members used to stop and commend Kimberly Huffman for educating local kids about the Constitution.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
But the director of national intelligence is responsible for educating him on exactly that question.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
ABC News, 6 June 2026
For much of its first decade, OPRR was dedicated primarily to educating the nation’s researchers about how to ethically study people.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
And French Gates hopes her $10-million donation to the Menopause Society to improve menopause care in the United States, by educating healthcare practitioners and expanding outreach in areas where care is limited, will encourage other funders to begin working on the issue.
—Glenn Gamboa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna said officers spent the past year educating drivers about the law, but many motorists still haven't changed their habits.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 4 June 2026
For Holocaust Survivor Day, which is observed globally on June 4, nearly 130 survivors gathered with friends and neighbors at Temple Beth Emet in Cooper City to celebrate their lives and important contributions in educating future generations about the atrocities of the Holocaust.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
From there, educating consumers will be the final step in making this new fiber widely accepted.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Classrooms in turmoil On Sundays after church, community members used to stop and commend Kimberly Huffman for educating local kids about the Constitution.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
But the director of national intelligence is responsible for educating him on exactly that question.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educating
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After teaching at Bard College for over two decades, Sante has retired from academia and lives in Kingston, New York.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Jacob is also part of a culinary class that gives back to the community by teaching older adults how to use new technology at a local senior center.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Clearly, the promotional popcorn stunts were effective marketing, inspiring fans to flock to comment sections and discussion threads to find out what was fact and what was fiction.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Schnur said the lack of inspiring governor candidates played at least some role.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Different plant roots will encourage the growth of different soil bacteria, enriching the soil.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Brands can now process millions of conversations, identify patterns in real time, and transform unstructured feedback into actionable strategy by enriching it with context from across the business — behavioral data, journey analytics, performance metrics, and product usage signals.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Opened in 2002, the Viceroy has undergone a recent renovation transforming many of its spaces to make the most of the Southern California weather.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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By transforming a 30-acre post-industrial site into a flood defense system that doubles as a public park, the project has successfully created a foundation for up to 5,000 new residential units, with 60% of them permanently affordable.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Tackling a personal to-do list alongside others is a double-duty activity that combines the satisfaction of tending to necessary chores with the no less vital work of nurturing relationships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Security wants honesty as the nurturing Moon lights your 2nd House of Finances, while reactive Uranus stands opposite in your 8th House of Shared Resources and demands updates.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Educating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educating. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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