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
Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, both Democrats and Republicans will be looking for lessons that can be learned from this cycle as both parties vie for power in Congress.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Florida is choosing to learn that lesson the hard way.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Another offered him drum lessons.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, both Democrats and Republicans will be looking for lessons that can be learned from this cycle as both parties vie for power in Congress.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
Ryan Seacrest learned that lesson the hard way Tuesday when an overeager guest accidentally tackled him to the ground.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Florida is choosing to learn that lesson the hard way.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesson
Noun
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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 29-year-old outfielder left the Baltimore organization last offseason after just one big-league plate appearance, but returned in a waiver claim in August after he was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Richard Feynman teaching that adult ed class.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her instructor, Keishel Panton, graduated from Lindsey 13 years ago and returned to teach after working at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the University of Miami, and as a traveling nurse.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Find more university press titles featured on the University Press Week reading list, along with a schedule of University Press Week events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, their record at the Etihad makes for tough reading.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To continue complying with SB 1383, the city must start inspecting what customers are putting in their bins and keep trying to educate those who are making mistakes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her work primarily focuses on monitoring the oil and gas industry, assessing its impacts and educating community members about production and regulation.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The program comes with security guards, a large turf field and two bungalows that have space for meal preparation, homework and case manager meetings.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Do your homework on the aircraft before boarding.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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