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
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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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 6 Jun. 2026.
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