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
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The San Diego English Country Dancers will lead the lesson which will also feature stories from Austen’s life.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Even the mighty United States learned that lesson the hard way over the 22 years from 1949 to 1971, when Washington pretended that the Nationalist regime headquartered in Taipei constituted the legitimate government of mainland China.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Though the couple keeps a very low profile, Diaz opened up about the lessons she's learned from being with the Good Charlotte musician.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The San Diego English Country Dancers will lead the lesson which will also feature stories from Austen’s life.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some brands have learnt that lesson the hard way.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Even the mighty United States learned that lesson the hard way over the 22 years from 1949 to 1971, when Washington pretended that the Nationalist regime headquartered in Taipei constituted the legitimate government of mainland China.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesson
Noun
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Pato told her to focus on the assignment, said a quotient meant how many times something is contained in another thing, stop resting her chin in her hands and hold the pencil properly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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And that’s not even mentioning the Broncos’ use of match coverages, where defenders pass off assignments mid-play based on offensive motion.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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From training the first service dog to beautifying a scenic jewel to teaching at-risk kids to save and invest money, our Icon winners are making a difference.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Similar rules apply to the waiting room at a hospital or a reading area at a library.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unadorned, barely staged script-in-hand readings, with the cast members standing at microphones, are not for everyone, but Goodspeed has cultivated an audience that understands the form and eagerly awaits the festival every years.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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Remittance transfer providers have to make some decisions about what transfers to consider taxable, how to survive internal audit, and how to educate their customers.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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According to Ilko, many landscapers do not yet know about the Zone Zero requirements and his HOA has started educating them when plans are submitted for approval.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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If your children do homework at the kitchen table instead of their bedrooms, find a spot to keep school supplies handy.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kitchens, the heart of every house, are being reimagined as multifunctional hubs for cooking, gathering, entertaining and even work or homework.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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