Definition of lessonnext
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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verb

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Recent Examples of lesson
Noun
The avatar will appear across Instagram, TikTok and X under the handle @HeySerhant, an extension of his main presence that will share lessons learned from decades in real estate. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 In one of the first lessons of his career, Wilson learned the value of veteran experience in the NBA. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Questions — and hopefully lessons Backcountry around the world are waiting for officials to release more information about what decisions Blackbird’s guides made leading into the tragedy. — Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Another $62,000 is for meal delivery and $42,000 has gone to lesson creation costs. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lesson
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesson
Noun
  • Guys will make a mistake that will lead to busted assignments, penalties, big plays for the opponents, if not a touchdown.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Vollmann traveled to Cuba on assignment for Granta Magazine with his friend, Sacramento attorney Mark Merin.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Warkya said her first experience of police custody only reinforced her determination to protest but also taught her to run when officers appear.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Computer science students are often taught to build these classifiers in machine learning courses.
    — Wen Shao, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • An external circuit board collects and amplifies the readings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Improve reading and math outcomes by measuring what works and expanding effective programs.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This statutory commission would educate the public and prepare Congress to act.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Griffin and Ross are pursuing universities because universities can do more than educate students.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Making Your Case Whether pursuing a bank loan or private capital, the first step for small-business owners is to do their homework.
    — Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why Jim calls his style of investing buy-and-homework, because investors should never buy and hold no matter what.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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