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
Flowkey Classic combines interactive lessons, real-time feedback, and a library of thousands of songs to make practice feel more engaging. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026 Stories are always written about lessons learned by students in the classroom and on the field, but what do coaches, most of them teachers, learn from their students? Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Heron House founder Charolette Obringer said the club, designed as an inclusive space, has Chinese mahjong lessons and has reached out to local Asian groups for informal partnerships on events. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Buffett offers enduring lessons on life and investing Many professional investors also adhere to Buffett’s style of bargain-hunting. Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 Beltrán’s lessons proved invaluable to Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, a fellow Puerto Rican who arrived in 2021 via trade with relatably lofty expectations. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 There will be film to watch, operations to correct, lessons to learn. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 However, the necessity of operating without a financial safety net compels one to internalize these lessons. Shreyans Lodha, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 For Pritzker, one of the most difficult lessons exposed the limitations of his office. Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 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
  • These devices are typically used for all assessments throughout the school year and can be used for various assignments or activities, like math games or lessons on 3D shapes, each day.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Kiley proposed a change that would allow representatives to keep their existing assignments rather than forcing them to vacate their seats.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Alicia's mother, Beverly, teaches part-time at the college's Women's Resource Center and Continuing Education Department.
    Sheryl Lee, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • On the eve of Kylie’s wedding to Gideon, Sally teaches her girls to light candles by simply blowing on the wicks.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Thinking about misreadings and good faith readings from adult vs young readers, are children the more ideal audience?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Clinical studies have shown that crossing your legs at the knee can temporarily raise systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.
    Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.
    Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Mary is the executive director of the Berry Center, a nonprofit that educates local communities about sustainable agriculture.
    Courier Journal staff, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Dean Fabrizio and James Teter, each hired in 2009, have been at their Class 6A schools the longest.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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

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