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
Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Not helping matters is the story’s baffling (sometimes, annoying) sense of humor, actively working against the big, bold, beautiful life lessons the movie desperately attempts to prescribe.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 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
Along the way, Misty and Cat uncover important life lessons of determination, compassion and friendship—timeless values that Copeland says shaped her own childhood.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
Not helping matters is the story’s baffling (sometimes, annoying) sense of humor, actively working against the big, bold, beautiful life lessons the movie desperately attempts to prescribe.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 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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First baseman Nolan Schanuel is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Salt Lake on Wednesday, and catcher Logan O’Hoppe was reinstated from the seven-day concussion list and in the starting lineup against Milwaukee.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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The most successful companies will be those whose platforms are not just available for assignments but are essential to completing them — and could eventually land students a job.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His cross-continental upbringing taught him early on that identity is both inherited and invented.—
Janee Bolden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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After beginning to teach folklorico classes in a backyard on the east side of San Jose, Lopez realized her students needed a more accommodating space.—
Iris Sanchez,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Why Workplace Innovation Requires Technology Literacy Technology literacy is becoming as essential as reading and math.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was inspired to start the James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness following his surgeries and the nonprofit's aim was to educate the public about organ and tissue donation.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of outsourcing all financial decisions to an advisor or ignoring them out of fear, entrepreneurs are taking small, intentional steps to educate themselves.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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On top of coaching and broadcasting, his father was also involved in his education, often putting in extra hours to help with tough homework assignments.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The move comes as a growing number of kids use AI chatbots for everything — from homework help to personal advice, emotional support and everyday decision-making.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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