as in academy
a place or establishment for teaching and learning
one of the first schools in the country to admit girls as students
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as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
schooled their children in proper etiquette for formal occasions
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Recent Examples of school
Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Get rid of Wi-Fi and return to Ethernet, which would allow schools greater control over where and when students use digital technologies.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
This October, the three institutions will co-host a virtual conference that looks at disability access across the life span, from birth through adulthood, and from schooling to employment.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
When schools closed, sports teams paused, and friendships were confined to screens during COVID-19, young people bore the brunt of disconnection.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Get rid of Wi-Fi and return to Ethernet, which would allow schools greater control over where and when students use digital technologies.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
In Florida, home-schooling oversight is especially minimal.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
This October, the three institutions will co-host a virtual conference that looks at disability access across the life span, from birth through adulthood, and from schooling to employment.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for school
Noun
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After six seasons at United — spanning the men’s team, the academy, and most recently three years with the women’s team — kit manager Jon Humble has left to take up the same role at Liverpool.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Universities and academies formalized disciplines, research careers and standards of evidence.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Interestingly, Lorraine has taught Judy to ward off her frightening visions by using a nursery rhyme, effectively teaching her to suppress her dark side.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But fun aside, Wilson and Ciara are hoping to teach their kids other vital life lessons.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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The seminary’s enduring mission, like that of all great institutions of learning, is to cultivate the intellectual and ethical capacities of leaders prepared to confront the complexities of history.—
Brad Braxton,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The seminary has not become an endangered species.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The game serves a dual purpose by educating users about the growing prevalence of synthetic media while providing valuable data to improve BitMind’s detection algorithms.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The school district, which educates about 23,000 students, is working toward making CPR a skill that every student learns at least once a year starting in fifth grade, said Superintendent Joe Harrington.—
Ciara McCarthy
September 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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“School.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/school. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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