1
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
Missing weeks of school For immigrant children who remain enrolled, the risk of academic failure is increasing as absences pile up, undermining the dream of an American education that was often a key reason their parents came to the United States.
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Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
But the far greater savings come from education.
—David Bier, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Historically, the mismatch was addressed through education, which improved with each generation, enabling workers to work with new innovation.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
If complaints are upheld, penalties can range from mandatory coaching education programs, to revocation of tournament credentials and bans from sites and facilities.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
But the far greater savings come from education.
—David Bier, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Historically, the mismatch was addressed through education, which improved with each generation, enabling workers to work with new innovation.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
If complaints are upheld, penalties can range from mandatory coaching education programs, to revocation of tournament credentials and bans from sites and facilities.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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As part of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher-style program, children with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 to go toward private schooling this fall.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Senate plan would put $25 million of the pension apportionment funds into the state budget for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, which helps families pay for private schooling.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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About 87% of Indiana third-graders passed the IREAD literacy exam last year.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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During Ocean Week, each grade level explores a different marine habitat, building ocean literacy across ponds, the seashore, sandy beaches, wetlands, kelp forest and the open ocean.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Take teaching, where an AI chatbot could grade homework but wouldn't be able to manage a classroom of children, the researchers noted.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The cuts would also include about 116 positions from central offices, including some teaching jobs.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The family also claims the university had prior knowledge of safety concerns tied to large events but failed to address them.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Horned Frogs are getting hot at the right time and Pierre said the knowledge and experience from these wins would help the Horned Frogs as the postseason approaches.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite these declines, Massachusetts still ranks relatively high compared to other states, but risks falling behind states that have recently improved their literacy instruction, including Mississippi and Florida.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Burling pointed to a San Diego rabbi, Yoram Dahan, as someone familiar with his Jewish learning and involvement in the community.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Every task required a new login, new interface, new learning curve.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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At universities, the study of ancient Chinese texts has historically been scattered across disciplines; now, under government direction, universities are trying to gather that scholarship in new classics departments where, one theory goes, ancient truths can be nurtured and passed down.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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All funds collected will go toward scholarships, club activities and community projects.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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