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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His most recent assignment with PBSO was working in Lake Worth Beach’s downtown as a liaison between businesses and the department, Jody Alu said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Police officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the police officer’s work.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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
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Last session, lawmakers nearly passed a $3 million bill to help school districts educate students who need additional services, like a full-time nurse or an ASL interpreter, that can cost more than $50,000.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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