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
The new Holocaust Museum for Hope and Humanity on Ivanhoe Boulevard will expand the Center’s physical space and, above all, its educational reach, bringing the lessons of the Holocaust to more students, families and communities. — Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 Below, Forbes Finance Council members share valuable lessons on balancing creative ambitions with the business fundamentals that allow content and subscription companies to thrive. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 With no time to attend a regular school, her days are filled with online lessons, physiotherapy sessions and a strict training regimen. — Will Tizard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Growmetix interviews subject matter experts and small business owners while crafting each lesson, then tests the lessons out on a small group to see what’s working and what might need tweaking. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 The lessons from Connecticut and other partner states will inform a national workforce strategy. — Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 Because there has to be meaning and lessons and broad conclusions to draw from every outcome, the baseball world picks a reason and explanation, then quietly discards it when next year's team does the opposite. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Lubelo's mother, Yandiswa, says the magic lessons have boosted her son's confidence. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 What these lessons mean for Taiwan The regional relevance is clear. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 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
  • Her Congressional assignments include the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, along with Science, Space & Technology.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The ball sticks, defensive assignments get lost, and the Nets begin to resemble five players waiting for a bad night to end.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For Jerick Ladaro, who teaches Filipino-American Studies and Intro to Ethnic Studies at Cesar Chavez High School, the course offers students a chance to better understand their identities and the generations that came before them.
    — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Part science exhibit, part thrill ride, the shuttle gallery teaches most effectively via emotion.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In general, acute stress raises heart rates and blood pressure readings in the short term.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Saturday’s events included the raising of the Nishan Sahib, the Sikh flag, and scripture readings that were scheduled to continue throughout the weekend, culminating in Sunday’s parade.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Not long after, the school system, which educates more than 150,000 students, changed its admissions practices to eliminate an extra in-person exam.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The organization educates veterans about underutilized resources and opportunities.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Its approval gives Class 5A and Class 6A schools the ability to move forward in Texas, a state with a wide range of enrollments, while smaller schools have more time to implement and evaluate.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • 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

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“Lessons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessons. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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