lessons 1 of 2

plural of lesson
as in assignments
something assigned to be read or studied your lesson for tonight will be the chapter on chemical reactions

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lessons

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lesson

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Recent Examples of lessons
Noun
Cots, bottle warmers, bottle sterilizing tablets, and bed guards are offered, as well as babysitting services, swimming lessons, complimentary non-motorized water sports, and blended baby food especially prepared by the chef. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 As drone warfare becomes the new normal, analysts say all these adaptations and lessons from cities like Nikopol could inform the future of Western defense. Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Yet the lessons of the wars before us are that cheaper, nonhuman piloted systems are changing the balance of fighting. Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 Too many parents allow teens to treat all their summer income like a slush fund with no financial lessons. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 18 July 2026 The idea is that whatever program Connecticut ultimately unveils, the lessons learned from the pilot will help inform RAISE US’s future work. P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Reflecting on everything the last eight years taught her, Pecchia believes the lessons extended far beyond therapy itself. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 And while Beckham turned out to be a dud, the lessons of history justify taking a big swing on a high school player at the top of the draft. John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Trips to the local market double as lessons in mental math, budgeting, negotiation and conversation. Chantel Henry, CNBC, 18 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lessons
Noun
  • Review pay equity across the full employee lifecycle The gap builds through merit increases, high-visibility assignments, and who gets moved into leadership.
    Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • League assignments are final and may not be changed except at The Athletic’s sole discretion.
    The Athletic, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Soileau now lives in Chicago with her family and teaches in the creative writing program at the University of Chicago.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Edward Obayashi, a deputy sheriff and policy adviser who teaches an ethics and policing class in California, said there is nothing unethical about what the governor or the officer did.
    Jessica Hill, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The cuff, which connects wirelessly to the smartphone app, takes three conventional readings which set you up for the month ahead.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The system successfully tracked the person's ECG readings throughout the test.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
  • Today, McGovern serves as executive director of Every Child a Swimmer, an organization within the International Swimming Hall of Fame that educates families on water safety.
    Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Baltimore County's Board of Education named the former Anne Arundel County schools Chief Operating Officer (COO) as its next superintendent, officials announced Monday.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 June 2026
  • There are people doing the hard work that schools such as Hi-Mount require.
    Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 12 June 2026

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