retaught

verb

past tense of reteach
as in retrained

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retaught
  1. informed
  2. introduced
  3. initiated
  4. familiarized
  5. versed
  6. briefed
Verb
  • The sign at the entrance of a co-working space that informed guests they weren’t allowed to bring in their gun.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Leaders need visibility into actions AI systems take, including what data, context and reasoning informed those actions.
    — Dave Link, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Private owners had already introduced debt, taken substantial proceeds, and prepared an offering that would leave control concentrated even after the shares began trading.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The prospective buyer, Pulte Homes Group, a residential construction company, introduced a preliminary review to the Village Board in May.
    — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of introduced
Verb
  • The investment firm initiated coverage of the space technology name with an outperform rating.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • Emergency personnel from multiple agencies responded to the scene and initiated lifesaving efforts for the woman, who was operating the personal watercraft.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of initiated
Verb
  • And once the bears have familiarized themselves with the area, they'll be introduced to a larger habitat, while still having access to the den.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • The job, Nguyen said, familiarized him with the inner workings of restaurants and their safety regulations.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of familiarized
Verb
  • There are currently 30 members — all of them versed in the jargon of ADUs and MIH and RGB.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 July 2026
  • The elder Freeman is well versed in meteoric rises.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of versed
Verb
  • According to one of the people briefed on the meeting, Roland Garros delivered a concrete proposal on all three points, including a prize-money formula that links player compensation to the tournament’s financial success.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Our leader Anne-Sophie Lickel briefed us on the route, which would take us through fragrant forests of larch and spruce to the town of Telfs, near Innsbruck.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of briefed
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