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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
Trump’s anti-DEI campaign has sought to punish education systems, including CPS, that his administration says discriminate against students based on race.
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The footwear exec cut his teeth in the business while studying retail marketing management in Leeds, U.K. and received an early education in streetwear and brand curation at the men’s retailer Hip, also in Leeds.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
The deficiencies cover overspending in more than 20 agencies across state government, ranging from the state police to the courts, along with the labor, housing, correction, education, early childhood, social services, and public health departments, among others.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The footwear exec cut his teeth in the business while studying retail marketing management in Leeds, U.K. and received an early education in streetwear and brand curation at the men’s retailer Hip, also in Leeds.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
The deficiencies cover overspending in more than 20 agencies across state government, ranging from the state police to the courts, along with the labor, housing, correction, education, early childhood, social services, and public health departments, among others.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
Noun
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So rather than having to pay up front for schooling, cosmetologists and barbers can start earning money quickly and work their way up the ladder.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Many families kept their kids enrolled in alternative schooling options after neighborhoods public schools reopened and returned to in-person learning.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Student and faculty literacy also must be prioritized.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The community’s services will include mental health, medical, substance use, financial literacy, domestic violence support and more, Pedro said.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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According to her bio on the district’s website, Berkel is the daughter of multilingual Dutch Caribbean immigrants, and began her career in bilingual teaching as a Montessori Elementary teacher.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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But anyone who sticks around for long enough will notice a more insurgent teaching at play: build your identity, guard it, and do it on purpose.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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That local knowledge, coupled with Shein’s supply chain agility, has been the magic bullet behind Musera’s growth.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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Efficiently mapping your solution to each feature requires a strong knowledge management system.—
Derek Hoyt,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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If the user follows these instructions, the command downloads and runs the malicious file known as Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS).—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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If cell phone radio waves are interfering with headsets, pilots can usually still hear instructions from the control tower, but the audio could be less clear.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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Children facing emotional or behavioral challenges at this stage may struggle to build healthy peer relationships, which can affect their learning and self-esteem.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Georgia Tech has responded by introducing a Bachelor of Science in Computational Data Science, replacing calculus-heavy curricula with coursework in data visualization and machine learning applications.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In addition, students could choose to audition for $750 scholarships and the $1,500 Caneva Scholarship.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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An 18-year-old set to attend college on a scholarship died in a rollover crash just days before her high school graduation, according to Oklahoma officials and news reports.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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