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as in schooling
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a teacher who devoted herself to the education of children with special needs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
a person whose extensive education was obvious to all who met him
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Recent Examples of education
Right now, the foundation of public education is under enormous strain.
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Clinton McCracken, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
In March, the education commissioner appointed Licata as superintendent and nine members of a new School Board.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Her career was in education, teaching children in kindergarten and elementary school.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Friday’s gala also served as a fundraiser in support of the Grammy Museum’s national education programs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
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Clinton McCracken, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
In March, the education commissioner appointed Licata as superintendent and nine members of a new School Board.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Her career was in education, teaching children in kindergarten and elementary school.
—Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Friday’s gala also served as a fundraiser in support of the Grammy Museum’s national education programs.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Others worried that the funds would go to schooling options with little oversight or accountability, unlike public schools.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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Astrid Suarez, director of collective impact at Niles Township’s Early Childhood Alliance, a nonprofit that provides early literacy opportunities to families, said Chamber events like this are what inspires organizations like hers to keep going.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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There is also a $500 million investment in literacy coaches and math support staff at struggling schools.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Concurrent with Lovelace O’Neal’s artistic practice was her teaching career.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 May 2026
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Steelers on Saturday, ending a protracted decision-making process.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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L’Equipe reported last week that Marseille’s staff were running out of patience with him and that Beye had interrupted a training session in frustration after the 24-year-old ignored his instructions.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Department web pages list program outcomes—syllabi often will list the specific learning outcomes.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Thousands of universities and K-12 schools nationwide were impacted when hackers accessed Canvas, a popular learning platform owned by Instructure.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
11 May 2026
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Unlike in most soccer-dominant countries, many of the nation’s best young athletes gravitate toward the NBA, NFL or baseball because those sports offer stronger cultural prestige, college scholarships and larger financial payouts.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Supporters say girls are losing podium spots, titles and scholarship opportunities to competitors with measurable physical advantages.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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