as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the learning that you get from books is just as important as the experience you get from life
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as in mastering
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
after months of trying, he finally learned the dance steps
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as in discovering
to come to an awareness of
the directors have since learned that they should examine the company's financial reports a little more closely
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as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
the police were astonished when they learned the identity of the students who had vandalized the school
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as in studying
to commit to memory
he learned the words to the song while performing karaoke
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Recent Examples of learning
Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
During the five day camp, campers are paired with foster dogs for an exercise in bonding, responsibility and social and emotional learning.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Davon Loeb, Parents, 15 Feb. 2025
Applying sophisticated machine learning to this data, College Journey provides highly personalized recommendations for best-fit schools, creates dynamic week-by-week action plans, and identifies optimal strategies for maximizing financial aid and merit scholarships.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But the main way to control cost is by repetition and learning.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
During the five day camp, campers are paired with foster dogs for an exercise in bonding, responsibility and social and emotional learning.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
And yet, learning about Black History, and of successful Black women is still paramount in my daughter's becoming and why reading about people like Mae Jemison is the start.
—Davon Loeb, Parents, 15 Feb. 2025
Applying sophisticated machine learning to this data, College Journey provides highly personalized recommendations for best-fit schools, creates dynamic week-by-week action plans, and identifies optimal strategies for maximizing financial aid and merit scholarships.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for learning
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It’s lived out in real-time, through team wellness programs, financial literacy workshops, intentional family support, and shared moments of joy.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Many local organizations use Earth Day to engage schools, organize clean-up campaigns, promote climate literacy, and introduce new legislation.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The unit uses tools that were once the preserve of the world’s top mastering houses and is inspired by the artistry of mastering engineers.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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From entry-level careers to the C-suite, mastering soft skills opens up leadership opportunities.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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After discovering Ben's corpse, Misty gives her crush a kiss.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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As scientists are discovering, black holes are even stranger than science fiction.—
Sidney Stevens,
Treehugger,
14 Mar. 2025
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Another lawsuit, from the state of Maine, lists and provides photographs of a litany of internal industry documents showing industry knowledge of the threat of climate change.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Last week, Fyre Festival organizers fired back at the Playa del Carmen's statement saying the Mexican city's government had no knowledge of the event.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The clip showed Naya surrounded by several bags in her hospital bed and freaking out after realizing who the presents were from.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doug Vine, director of energy analysis at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, says there is innovation around everything from locating smaller, next-generation nuclear power plants by data centers to improving the electricity transmission capability of existing lines.—
Riley Robinson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
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The owner needs help locating this suspect to pursue criminal and legal action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Silas Allen is an education reporter focusing on challenges and possible solutions in Fort Worth’s school system.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Learning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learning. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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