homeschooling

verb

present participle of homeschool
as in preaching

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  1. preaching
  2. drilling
  3. grounding
  4. preparing
  5. lecturing
  6. informing
  7. qualifying
  8. familiarizing
Verb
  • Randle, 31, shares that goal, preaching from his very first post-trade media availability that the Nets plan on winning this season, not just grooming their young core for future.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Weltman has been preaching patience, development and health for years.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of preaching
Verb
  • As this year's higher crude oil prices made drilling more lucrative, the associated volumes of gas coming to market have also risen, regardless of the commodity's price or demand.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The former Duke star was 5 for 8 from the three-point line, drilling a couple from Steph Curry range.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of drilling
Verb
  • Chourio ended that inning by grounding out on an 11-pitch plate appearance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Featuring a wide range of collaborators, including Travis Scott, Summer Walker, Trina, Quavo and more, the 21-track set finds the City Girls alum grounding a revelatory autobiography in the history and culture of her hometown.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of grounding
Verb
  • States preparing for an imminent war prioritize military mobilization and strategic hardening; Fujian, by contrast, is being developed as a long-term engine of economic integration, innovation, and cross-Strait connectivity.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In an interview with Vogue at Cannes, Hoyeon described spending six months preparing for the action sequences, including firearms training, obtaining a stick-shift driving license, and learning stunt-driving techniques.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of preparing
Verb
  • Respondents in England and Australia were more likely to associate teaching with institutional, credentialed and paid professional roles, such as nursing, lecturing and social work.
    — Gustavo E. Fischman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For decades, Zinn traveled the country lecturing to packed auditoriums.
    — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lecturing
Verb
  • The mass sampling and real-time information gathering on prediction markets can extend their utility to informing business decisions, according to Zitzewitz.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Intarsia cashmere, combinations of leather and chiffon, and silk knitwear are areas of interest, with softness and lightness informing the broader wardrobe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of informing
Verb
  • Eligible adults were able to receive as much as $1,200 as well as $500 per qualifying child.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Along with preventing that tax increase, the law added deductions for qualifying tips and overtime pay, as well as certain auto loan interest.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualifying
Verb
  • High Proof is clearly a heck of a place to start familiarizing yourself.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But at this stage, Gilman, who has five years experience but came in as a free agent, is still familiarizing himself with the playbook.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiarizing
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