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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
The coroner’s role in public health An important role of the coroner’s office is monitoring and educating the public on health risks causing death, Harding said.
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Shannon Tyler
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
This suggests that educating audiences, artists, curators and policy makers about how technology works could shape the future of the technology in the art world.
—Ionela Bara, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Johnson says that since the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time has been educating the public more on the harms of DST, states have stopped pushing for that as a permanent shift.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Plus, the Chicago Herpetological Society will be educating attendees on wildlife conservation efforts while the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association showcases the benefits of driving an electric vehicle, the city’s news release said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
And the national government finally accepted responsibility for its participation in the Holocaust, educating the public about it and seeking improved relations with the remaining Jewish population.
—Cary Lowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
On the adoption side, educating the public about responsible AI use and practical applications has been a key focus for the team, and continues to be.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
That suggests better educating the public and local hospitals about the option could further increase access to lifesaving transplants.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
CalOptima, in the meantime, has invested significant resources into educating members about the renewal process and onslaught of new requirements, Kim said.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Shannon Tyler
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
This suggests that educating audiences, artists, curators and policy makers about how technology works could shape the future of the technology in the art world.
—Ionela Bara, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
Johnson says that since the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time has been educating the public more on the harms of DST, states have stopped pushing for that as a permanent shift.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Plus, the Chicago Herpetological Society will be educating attendees on wildlife conservation efforts while the Fox Valley Electric Auto Association showcases the benefits of driving an electric vehicle, the city’s news release said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
And the national government finally accepted responsibility for its participation in the Holocaust, educating the public about it and seeking improved relations with the remaining Jewish population.
—Cary Lowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
On the adoption side, educating the public about responsible AI use and practical applications has been a key focus for the team, and continues to be.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
That suggests better educating the public and local hospitals about the option could further increase access to lifesaving transplants.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
CalOptima, in the meantime, has invested significant resources into educating members about the renewal process and onslaught of new requirements, Kim said.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educating
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Back at Catholic High, Davis redesigned her chemistry unit with a focus on teaching chemistry through the lens of water treatment, helping students connect core concepts to real-world applications.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Chait began his career in LAUSD classrooms teaching kindergarten before becoming a principal and later superintendent of the district’s then-Local District Northeast, one of the regional divisions that oversaw school communities across Northeast Los Angeles and parts of the San Fernando Valley.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The series quickly became a pop culture juggernaut, inspiring cheeky catchphrases, viral dance moves and Halloween costumes.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The power of modeling Although some people may have a greater predisposition to heroism based on their personality, situational factors also play a key role in inspiring heroic behavior.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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Enrichment For starters, enriching uranium isn’t simple, says former Los Alamos National Laboratory chemist Cheryl Rofer.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 Mar. 2026
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The deal was designed to prevent Iran from enriching large amounts of uranium until at least 2031.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gradual absorption and constant agitation are the keys to cooking risotto, encouraging the starches to release from the rice and transforming into the dish’s trademark creamy consistency.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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In ‘Leviticus,’ Adrian Chiarella harnesses horror’s visceral power to confront homophobia with intelligence and imaginative flair, transforming a story of young love under siege into a gripping, urgent debut.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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As nurturing and life-giving as breastfeeding is, its long-term impact on breasts tends to get a bad rap.—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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The foundation and its supporters have played the long game, nurturing longstanding relationships with whatever governor or president was in office, sometimes to the dismay of its critics.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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