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
Martina Castellanos, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Several royal experts believe Meghan Markle could learn powerful lessons from Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s brief life.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Some lessons are devoted to identifying and fixing mistakes in your code—an excellent tool for coders of all levels.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
With this proof of concept, the team has shown how lessons from the octopus may help shape the future of underwater exploration.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are some Chicago-area exhibits carrying the lessons of the past into the future.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
These approaches are directly drawn from lessons learned from South Africa and may prove to improve health and well-being of Americans, too.
—Jessica Magidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Tasked with teaching Ansari’s character some life lessons, Reeves’ Gabriel opts for life switcheroos with Seth Rogen’s socialite.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Even in retirement, Foster hears from former players who thank him for the lessons.
—Christina Daves, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
A far cry from throwing a $20 million wedding in Venice or flying into space, the experience still taught him valuable lessons.
—Martina Castellanos, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Several royal experts believe Meghan Markle could learn powerful lessons from Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s brief life.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Some lessons are devoted to identifying and fixing mistakes in your code—an excellent tool for coders of all levels.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
With this proof of concept, the team has shown how lessons from the octopus may help shape the future of underwater exploration.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are some Chicago-area exhibits carrying the lessons of the past into the future.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
These approaches are directly drawn from lessons learned from South Africa and may prove to improve health and well-being of Americans, too.
—Jessica Magidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Tasked with teaching Ansari’s character some life lessons, Reeves’ Gabriel opts for life switcheroos with Seth Rogen’s socialite.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Even in retirement, Foster hears from former players who thank him for the lessons.
—Christina Daves, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lessons
Noun
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Taxes and applicable fees are charged separately when booking, and the pass doesn't include checked bags or seat assignments, which can be purchased separately.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Committee assignments for the upcoming 2026 session have not been released.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Velasco now teaches on the White Mountain Apache reservation, and has won awards for his teaching methods.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Running a tutoring side hustle teaches customer acquisition and product delivery.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Concerts, lectures, screenings, performances, readings, mindfulness practices, and other wide-ranging activities will encourage elevating experiences for mind, body, and spirit.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scrapp scans waste using QR codes and educates users on the best method of disposal.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Max Springer,
Scientific American,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Lessons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessons. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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