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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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Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Warriors, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Time to test your knowledge with the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for May 3 to 9.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The instructions are crystal clear as to exactly where the centerline must be.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 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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The Hamilton Prize was merit-based and included a full four-year scholarship to attend Wesleyan.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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His father was a college star who almost went pro, and pursuing a sports scholarship seemed like the thing to do.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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