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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as in teaches
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 lessons
Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Learn to surf with lessons from McKevlin’s Surf Shop, or get up close and personal with the Morris Island Lighthouse via a kayak tour.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Bottega Veneta and Polo Ralph Lauren cut through, too, with fresh lessons in injecting color and texture.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Other artistic pursuits, from painting landscapes to taking salsa lessons, have similar benefits.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The lessons Glaser absorbed as a young associate at Wyman Bautzer have served her well for more than 50 years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Another, Tamo Junto Rocinha, or We’re in it Together Rocinha, published a book with lessons for kids to do with their parents while school was canceled – all with vaccination information embedded.
—Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
While the global economy has conspired for decades to bring down the cost of dolls and footballs, the biggest expenses of raising kids—childcare, summer camp, music lessons, babysitting, college tuition, health care—all suffer from Baumol’s cost disease.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The lessons are practical and actionable.
—Srinidhi Polkampally, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
Because chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest genetic relatives to people, Mitani and Sandel think their findings offer lessons for humanity.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Learn to surf with lessons from McKevlin’s Surf Shop, or get up close and personal with the Morris Island Lighthouse via a kayak tour.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Bottega Veneta and Polo Ralph Lauren cut through, too, with fresh lessons in injecting color and texture.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Other artistic pursuits, from painting landscapes to taking salsa lessons, have similar benefits.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The lessons Glaser absorbed as a young associate at Wyman Bautzer have served her well for more than 50 years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Another, Tamo Junto Rocinha, or We’re in it Together Rocinha, published a book with lessons for kids to do with their parents while school was canceled – all with vaccination information embedded.
—Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
While the global economy has conspired for decades to bring down the cost of dolls and footballs, the biggest expenses of raising kids—childcare, summer camp, music lessons, babysitting, college tuition, health care—all suffer from Baumol’s cost disease.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The lessons are practical and actionable.
—Srinidhi Polkampally, STAT, 8 Apr. 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
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This level of cardio — paired with the fatigue of heavy minutes and grueling defensive assignments — affects a player’s in-season regimen for physical maintenance.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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History teaches us the cost of failing to act in time.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Power teaches people what to fear, how to name danger, and where to direct their apprehension.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both students are blind and say learning materials, from course modules to readings for class, have been inaccessible to them at WVU.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
6 Apr. 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,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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The seat belonging to David Ko sat empty once again during the March 10 school board meeting of Niles Township High School District 219, which educates students in Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove and Niles.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The same can’t be said for Pidgeon, a waifish Michigan native who attended two prestigious drama schools back-to-back—Interlochen Arts Academy and Carnegie Mellon—and was cast in the Amazon Prime series The Wilds straight out of school.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sales of the $6 tickets will be used to fund performances for students at Title I schools.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Lessons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessons. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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