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
  • Only 100% participation ensures that I am informed, accountable, and able to advocate effectively on behalf of the community in every aspect of county governance.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • That poll showed Rasner — who won 24% of the vote in his 2024 challenge to now-Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso — trailing Gray by single digits, but losing support after voters were informed of his sexuality.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Their saliva contains a sugar molecule found in mammalian products that, when introduced to us through their bite, can trigger an allergy to red meat and sometimes dairy.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and introduced himself to a much wider baseball world.
    — Dan Gelston, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of introduced
Verb
  • The investment bank initiated coverage of the HVAC servicing name with a buy rating.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • Wahl and Gounder, three years his junior, spent time in the same spaces with mutual friends, and Grant eventually initiated interest.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 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
  • Barring an utter collapse, the hottest team in baseball not only intends to keep staff ace Sandy Alcantara, but also add strategically to its roster, according to people briefed on the club’s plans who were granted anonymity to speak freely.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • The museum also briefed UAW Local 2110, which represents Guggenheim employees.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of briefed
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