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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
His refusal to weaponize suffering is one of his most important — and most neglected— lessons.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Some brands have learnt that lesson the hard way.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Read on to find out what lessons Boston Rob taught the 33-year-old Jonathan for Survivor 50 (which premieres Feb 25 on CBS).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
His refusal to weaponize suffering is one of his most important — and most neglected— lessons.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Some brands have learnt that lesson the hard way.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesson
Noun
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But just because a team is embracing losses doesn’t mean there aren’t important assignments to monitor while playing out the string.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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After Fennell approached her to write a song for the film, Charli and producer Finn Keane threw themselves into the project, expanding the assignment into a full soundtrack.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The foundation teaches and supports people who have family or friends dealing with someone with Alzheimer's.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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My background as a veteran, educator, and nonprofit leader has taught me how to build coalitions, solve problems, and put people first.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Both readings were less than anticipated, in a positive sign for consumers.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The practice was particularly used by patrolling troops during World War II, according to Smith, who has educated himself in the sport’s long history.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jackson’s advocacy brought him to the Bay Area on many occasions to support local issues, meet and educate young people and speak to local leaders and organizations.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This is my kind of detective homework.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her sons were doing their homework.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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