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homeschools

verb

present tense third-person singular of homeschool
as in grounds

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homeschools
  1. grounds
  2. preaches
  3. qualifies
  4. drills
  5. prepares
  6. informs
  7. familiarizes
  8. lectures
Verb
  • Those themes may not dominate her lyrical approach, but their presence provides a headier energy that grounds the album and elevates it a few steps above merely a consistent Afropop LP.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Luke grounds Emma, but ultimately, Emma grounds herself, through purpose and family.
    — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of grounds
Verb
  • Cristobal still preaches relentless effort, a pursuit of excellence and, of course, the team focusing on going 1-0 every week.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Hickey is the charismatic traveling salesman who preaches a distorted vision of salvation to the social misfits and leftist radicals in a dive bar in lower Manhattan, modeled on the denizens of a favorite O’Neill hangout.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of preaches
Verb
  • Neither qualifies as a eureka moment likely to make slumping viewers sit bolt upright on their couch.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The 313 agents on the line had six to seven minutes per caller and the screen in front of them couldn’t show the income limit that decides whether a family qualifies.
    — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of qualifies
Verb
  • Penix tried a similar process in Week 1, going through agility and movement drills to see how his knee reacted.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Fervo drills a pair of wells more than 2 miles deep, including a lateral well that can extend for more than a mile horizontally.
    — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of drills
Verb
  • The first two production lines are now being tested as CATL prepares the facility for series production.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The debut represents a notable loosening up, arriving as the company prepares for a much larger expansion of its business.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of prepares
Verb
  • Indulge in an otherworldly spa treatment or unwind with a summer cocktail—your intention informs your itinerary.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This is specifically what informs the ethos of Jason Scott & The High Heat, a band that has come to be known equally for their raw talent as their rancorous lyrics.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of informs
Verb
  • Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
  • This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.
    — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of familiarizes
Verb
  • Often, the pincher is in the company of an elder who lectures to her.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Professors structure lectures with an awareness of how a sentence might circulate online.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of lectures
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“Homeschools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homeschools. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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