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
Another $10 million would go toward educating voters on the state's election process, with half of that going to counties and the rest going to the state.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
These solutions look at educating and creating efficiencies in the realm of government and voters, but there are other challenges that threaten housing affordability.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Tenes also highlighted the importance of educating people about farmworkers and their life experiences.
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Ashlin Sanchez,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
But because the Bridge program is administered directly by CMS rather than through Part D plans, private insurers don't need to play a role in educating beneficiaries about the new coverage.
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Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Organizers have made civic engagement a major focus this year, encouraging voter participation and educating younger residents about the importance of local government and public involvement.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The program comes on the heels of the city passing new e-bike regulations that focus on addressing unsafe riding behaviors and educating riders about the dangers involved with modified bikes, officials said.
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Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
In May, the organization also ran a campaign educating the public and companies on their roles in combatting textile waste through consumption habits.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
These solutions look at educating and creating efficiencies in the realm of government and voters, but there are other challenges that threaten housing affordability.
—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Tenes also highlighted the importance of educating people about farmworkers and their life experiences.
—
Ashlin Sanchez,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
But because the Bridge program is administered directly by CMS rather than through Part D plans, private insurers don't need to play a role in educating beneficiaries about the new coverage.
—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Organizers have made civic engagement a major focus this year, encouraging voter participation and educating younger residents about the importance of local government and public involvement.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The program comes on the heels of the city passing new e-bike regulations that focus on addressing unsafe riding behaviors and educating riders about the dangers involved with modified bikes, officials said.
—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
In May, the organization also ran a campaign educating the public and companies on their roles in combatting textile waste through consumption habits.
—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educating
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One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
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That scare is credited with inspiring him to make positive lifestyle changes.
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But Verlaine remained a guiding light in New York music, on his own eccentric terms, inspiring experimental rads like Sonic Youth.
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Tend To The Soil Year-Round Plan ahead for next year by protecting and enriching the soil during cooler fall and winter temperatures.
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Both Iran and the IAEA say Tehran hasn't been enriching uranium, but nonproliferation experts worry that the Islamic Republic may be moving its stockpile to undeclared areas.
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Jewel was once homeless and suffering from debilitating mental health issues before transforming her life and becoming a successful singer and songwriter.
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This shift views human variability as an opportunity, transforming accessibility from a reactive function into a strategic lens for understanding people and driving business growth.
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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Too many nonprofits rely heavily on social platforms or short-term fundraising pushes instead of consistently nurturing donor relationships.
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“Educating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educating. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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