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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2
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
Other suggestions included improving the coordination between the Missouri Department of Mental Health and children’s division and educating workers on the best options when fentanyl is involved.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Training doulas to spot the heat risks Another Florida nonprofit is taking the lead in protecting pregnant people from extreme heat by educating doulas on the health risks of exposure.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
As the owner of Single Malt Savvy, Chris has been formally educating others about whiskey for over a decade and writing about it for even longer.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And while some may say academics exist in an ivory tower, the experience of welcoming generations of young people into our institutions each year provides a constant reminder of what is gained by educating young adults to ask why and why not rather than to rely on rote certainty.
—Brendan Harley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Reaching our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE), based in Atlanta, is committed to educating, equipping, and empowering men to help increase breastfeeding rates and decrease infant mortality rates within African American communities.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Both topics are obviously very important to us, and the NBA is constantly educating players and all employees on gambling and the no-tolerance policies that come with that.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Hauser notes that the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association all support educating young people about gender identity.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
However, operators are focusing on educating visitors about the importance of protecting Svalbard, while managing expectations and encouraging guests to prepare by, for example, bringing longer camera lenses.
—Kristen Pope, AFAR Media, 27 Aug. 2025
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Training doulas to spot the heat risks Another Florida nonprofit is taking the lead in protecting pregnant people from extreme heat by educating doulas on the health risks of exposure.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
As the owner of Single Malt Savvy, Chris has been formally educating others about whiskey for over a decade and writing about it for even longer.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And while some may say academics exist in an ivory tower, the experience of welcoming generations of young people into our institutions each year provides a constant reminder of what is gained by educating young adults to ask why and why not rather than to rely on rote certainty.
—Brendan Harley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Reaching our Brothers Everywhere (ROBE), based in Atlanta, is committed to educating, equipping, and empowering men to help increase breastfeeding rates and decrease infant mortality rates within African American communities.
—Essence, 29 Aug. 2025
Both topics are obviously very important to us, and the NBA is constantly educating players and all employees on gambling and the no-tolerance policies that come with that.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Hauser notes that the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association all support educating young people about gender identity.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
However, operators are focusing on educating visitors about the importance of protecting Svalbard, while managing expectations and encouraging guests to prepare by, for example, bringing longer camera lenses.
—Kristen Pope, AFAR Media, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educating
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Clere’s involvement with the legislation came after the Indiana State Teachers Association brought it to him around the same time his wife was injured while teaching at Clarksville High School.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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That's precisely what makes teaching so uniquely important in the age of AI.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Reynolds credited Bullock — and how the star handles her career and public persona — with inspiring him to overcome a difficult period in his own life around 2014.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Mendocino Dance Project frames these events as explorations of the human relationship to nature, enriching the county’s cultural landscape through performance and education.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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As the expiration of the 2015 nuclear deal approaches in October, Iran's pledge to continue enriching uranium raises the risk of nuclear proliferation, complicates diplomacy with the West, and leaves the door open for a broader military conflict.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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In recent years, parents have woken up to the ways technology is transforming American childhood.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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She’s credited for transforming the firm’s approach to design and mentoring a new generation of talent.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The institutional foundations for meaningful diplomacy need nurturing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Educating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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