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
His argument reflects lessons from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, where unmanned systems have become central to reconnaissance, targeting and battlefield operations. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026 Faith didn’t sign up for acting lessons, instead taking the advice from director Shana Feste (Country Strong), who actually discouraged her from doing so. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026 A day visit to Uluwatu is worthwhile as well, for even more world-class meals plus postcard beaches, surf lessons, yoga classes, shopping and spa circuits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 The uniform lessons came forward as part of a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD that was implemented due to years of lagging academic performance districtwide. — Lina Ruiz october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 If someone spots the morality police approaching, English lessons are wiped from the whiteboard in seconds, and notebooks are replaced with needlework. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026 The salon is located in Rosie’s recreation area, where vocational programs like culinary lessons and cosmetology take place, as well as high school and college classes. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 Palm City Polo Club provides polo lessons and hosts leagues for people with different experience levels, Casey said. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The Raiders aren’t going anywhere Kansas City will come away with some lessons from Sunday afternoon’s win, especially in the trenches. — Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 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
  • The White House has continued to restrict CNN from certain assignments, including flying on Air Force One on presidential trip.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Those assignments do not necessarily represent lawsuits filed in court.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • One of the first of those is when their AI program teaches itself to beat the machine in a notoriously difficult video game.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Spasojevic, who teaches in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, is leading the university’s research into the local donkey population.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • However, preliminary readings from the National Weather Service recorded no rain in Santa Clarita.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The readings were transmitted to a nearby computer and saved locally.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The organization educates veterans about underutilized resources and opportunities.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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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“Lessons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessons. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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