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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
This means educating them on institutional-grade alternatives—such as private equity, venture capital and private credit—that may help capture an illiquidity premium.
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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
Rachel Reynolds, the city’s communication and public engagement manager, said Keller has been focused on educating the public.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Several teachers on the staff have been a part of Ocean Week since its origins in 1993 including Halboth, Linda Tan and Christi Walter—all three are retiring this spring after giving 35 years of educating Rancho Santa Fe students.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Rather than holding a mass rally, the Saturday before primary day could be better spent phone banking, canvassing and educating voters about what's happened, Hardy added.
—Sarah Clifton, USA Today, 16 May 2026
McCaskill brought action items to the meeting Wednesday, including a packet educating attendees on the Voting Rights Act and a county resolution aiming to support stronger voting right protections, encourage public hearings and discussion, urge federal action and commit to voter outreach.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
While cultural exchange opportunities existed, there were few dedicated spaces where Japanese residents could connect with one another without the expectation of educating others.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
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
Rachel Reynolds, the city’s communication and public engagement manager, said Keller has been focused on educating the public.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Several teachers on the staff have been a part of Ocean Week since its origins in 1993 including Halboth, Linda Tan and Christi Walter—all three are retiring this spring after giving 35 years of educating Rancho Santa Fe students.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Rather than holding a mass rally, the Saturday before primary day could be better spent phone banking, canvassing and educating voters about what's happened, Hardy added.
—Sarah Clifton, USA Today, 16 May 2026
McCaskill brought action items to the meeting Wednesday, including a packet educating attendees on the Voting Rights Act and a county resolution aiming to support stronger voting right protections, encourage public hearings and discussion, urge federal action and commit to voter outreach.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
While cultural exchange opportunities existed, there were few dedicated spaces where Japanese residents could connect with one another without the expectation of educating others.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educating
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Along with teaching the sport to newcomers — some had never really picked up a lacrosse stick before — generating interest remained the most difficult part.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The city‑run facility offers free field trips for PreK–12 students, teaching safety skills, fire and burn prevention, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and severe weather preparedness.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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We are dedicated to growing America’s most beloved dog event year after year, inspiring new enthusiasts and fans across generations and across the globe to the wonderful sport of dogs.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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While Orange County is home to many oceanfront eateries with awe-inspiring views, many of those spots come with equally eye-popping prices.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Musk filed his lawsuit in 2024, accusing Altman and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman of unjustly enriching themselves, and OpenAI of breaching its duty as a nonprofit by starting a for-profit wing and taking billions in investment from Microsoft (also named as a defendant).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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Musk alleges Altman and Brockman betrayed OpenAI's nonprofit mission, enriching themselves and Microsoft.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The other challenge was transforming the apartment’s formal rooms into functional ones for a contemporary family.—
Serge Gleizes,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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The process of transforming this area where many Palestinian families have lived for generations into a Jewish neighborhood has accelerated under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government, which includes two cabinet ministers who are settlers themselves.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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By discovering and nurturing new talent, this platform ensures the broader industry continues to thrive and flourish.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The actress and singer, who played the adult version of Chrissy, the neurotic, nurturing and pink-loving part of the film's main friend group, has thoughts on how her life would look nowadays.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Educating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educating. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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