as in assignment
something assigned to be read or studied
your lesson for tonight will be the chapter on chemical reactions
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as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners
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Recent Examples of lesson
Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The lesson, in her view, is not to copy a playbook but to build one.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
One travel expert learned that lesson the hard way while arriving in Tanzania after a red-eye flight.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Central banks such as the Federal Reserve also learned lessons.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The lesson, in her view, is not to copy a playbook but to build one.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
David Spade learned that lesson the hard way and spent the next two decades paying for it after his infamous Saturday Night Live joke making fun of Eddie Murphy's budding movie career in the mid '90s.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
One travel expert learned that lesson the hard way while arriving in Tanzania after a red-eye flight.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesson
Noun
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The nurse said management is still tripling assignments in the ICU and that the hospital is pulling nurses from other units to cover the shortfall who are not trained to work in the ICU.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Players are responsible for organizing tables and groups; the Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the jumpy Moon in your partnership zone and vulnerable Chiron in your academic sector, their cooperative sextile has much to teach you.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Leone taught and codified dozens of complicated pick-stroke combinations, to give depth and expression.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Built with three ultra-sensitive sensors for accuracy and reliable readings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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About the Program Summer Connections is a free, optional supplemental program for students in kindergarten through 7th grade focused on reading, math, and social-emotional skill-building.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The enforcement effort also included educating business owners on how to spot a skimmer.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hengemuhle said that, as human beings, there is a responsibility to do everything possible to combat hate, which requires understanding and educating one another, as well as drawing on different policing and professional backgrounds.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s no way that a 15-year-old kid can get their homework done without a blocker.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Once on set, Isaac had done his homework and knew how to play the piece.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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