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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
Classrooms in turmoil On Sundays after church, community members used to stop and commend Kimberly Huffman for educating local kids about the Constitution.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to educating consumers about cotton, Sylvester said what Cotton Incorporated has built with LoveShackFancy—and continues to build across its partnership portfolio—is proof that consumer marketing for a fiber works.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
But the director of national intelligence is responsible for educating him on exactly that question.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Indeed, Busch showed an uncanny knack for analysis and was brilliant in educating viewers on what was happening with the cars and drivers on the track.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The school specializes in educating students with cognitive disabilities between the ages of three and 12.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
This means educating them on institutional-grade alternatives—such as private equity, venture capital and private credit—that may help capture an illiquidity premium.
—Chris Kelly, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Kirsten is a teacher and believes educating kids about online safety is just as critical as any other subject.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026
While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to educating consumers about cotton, Sylvester said what Cotton Incorporated has built with LoveShackFancy—and continues to build across its partnership portfolio—is proof that consumer marketing for a fiber works.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
But the director of national intelligence is responsible for educating him on exactly that question.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Indeed, Busch showed an uncanny knack for analysis and was brilliant in educating viewers on what was happening with the cars and drivers on the track.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The school specializes in educating students with cognitive disabilities between the ages of three and 12.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
This means educating them on institutional-grade alternatives—such as private equity, venture capital and private credit—that may help capture an illiquidity premium.
—Chris Kelly, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Kirsten is a teacher and believes educating kids about online safety is just as critical as any other subject.
—Kyani Reid, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educating
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Malaysian diver Lee Kian Lie told CNN that rescue divers were teaching the villagers how to dive out of the cave themselves, as the space is narrow and water levels are not coming down despite efforts to pump the water out.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The effort, which included a spelling bee television spot teaching people how to spell her last name, succeeded.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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The film is a record-breaker at the box office, with strong word of mouth attracting a steady stream of viewers and inspiring a deluge of fan edits and comedy skits.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The series tells the story of how an unfancied Brazil side went on a historic journey to win its third World Cup – earning the right to put a third star on team jerseys and inspiring the title.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 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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Iran has always insisted its program is peaceful while enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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The project of transforming Rome’s historic Palazzo Capponi into Romeo Roma took him 12 years, drawn out by structural challenges, and the discovery of archeological ruins mid-way through.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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As San Diego County races to meet green energy targets, sprawling developments are transforming backcountry communities — and residents of those areas want a voice in the process before their homes are reshaped by solar, wind and battery storage projects.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Venus and Jupiter align in nurturing Cancer on June 9, one of the sweeter transits of the year, bringing a collective focus on joy, intimacy, and the small moments worth savoring.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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LinkedIn Is An Essential Career Success Tool Relationships are critical to career success, and LinkedIn is the most powerful digital platform for building and nurturing relationships.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Educating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educating. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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