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as in educated
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as in taught
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 schooled
Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Weidl was first schooled as a scout under legendary Baltimore Ravens executive Ozzie Newsome.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
There are those in the electorate — certainly those in this paper’s service area — who are not lawyers, who are not schooled in the law, nor who know those licensed as members of the Florida bar.
—Miles J. Zaremski, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Caley is schooled under McVay, having served two years as the Rams’ passing game coordinator and tight ends coach.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Schiaparelli isn’t a total surprise option for Richie Grainge though, who, back in the summer, schooled us all in wedding guest attire, wearing an azure silk georgette Schiaparelli dress with a halterneck fastened with a golden clasp.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Those structures date from the early 20th century, when American architects (many schooled in Europe) wrestled with how to disguise revolutionary technology and unprecedented scale in familiar wrappings.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
Carolina looks like the fun little overachiever about to get schooled.
—Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy's character, shares a special story with Parents about such an instance where she was schooled by her own child.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The girl was from New Jersey, where parents are not required to inform the government of their intent to home-school a child and where a lack of state oversight means many children go un-schooled.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
This requires architects and acousticians deeply schooled in theaters, and each has its own acoustical needs.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Weidl was first schooled as a scout under legendary Baltimore Ravens executive Ozzie Newsome.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
There are those in the electorate — certainly those in this paper’s service area — who are not lawyers, who are not schooled in the law, nor who know those licensed as members of the Florida bar.
—Miles J. Zaremski, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Caley is schooled under McVay, having served two years as the Rams’ passing game coordinator and tight ends coach.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Schiaparelli isn’t a total surprise option for Richie Grainge though, who, back in the summer, schooled us all in wedding guest attire, wearing an azure silk georgette Schiaparelli dress with a halterneck fastened with a golden clasp.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Those structures date from the early 20th century, when American architects (many schooled in Europe) wrestled with how to disguise revolutionary technology and unprecedented scale in familiar wrappings.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
Carolina looks like the fun little overachiever about to get schooled.
—Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Ginnifer Goodwin, who voices Judy's character, shares a special story with Parents about such an instance where she was schooled by her own child.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooled
Adjective
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Mary is one of the most experienced Olympic commentators ever and a master storyteller.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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In midfield, experienced captain Thomasson has thrived in a deeper role, playing next to Mamadou Sangare, signed from Rapid Vienna in the summer, and another who Sage namechecks as having Premier League potential.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ricart, a former chair of the National Automobile Dealers Association, has seen that rate double at his lot as consumers have become more educated.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Faster diagnostics are the new front line For decades, treating bacterial infections has involved a lot of educated guesswork.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Start by cooking the ground beef in a skillet until browned and crumbly, then stir in frozen mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoned salt.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jacobus started his career in finance in the early 1990s, but that quickly spiraled into him falsely portraying himself as a seasoned financial advisor who managed legitimate investment portfolios, authorities said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Like a practiced preacher, Jim is slowly, methodically leading his congregation—speaking cryptically but with conviction as the music begins to swell.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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For her fourth consecutive year as host, the comedian proved herself a practiced hand by delivering on this promise.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With Raffles, Wanders has created a property that oozes a quiet, cultured elegance that mirrors the city’s erudite aspirations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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The health secretary, who turned 72 this month and celebrated with a hefty steak, pairs the diet with foods that are fermented, typically meaning they are soaked, salted or cultured to let natural bacteria or yeast break down sugars over time.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In an era when roads were still rough and driving was still novel, electric automobiles seemed civilized.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is a much more civilized way to do this that involves working together with state officials opposed to inserting the administration’s will on a state whose citizens have stood up for their neighbors and said this is not right!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The home is located on a quarter-acre of native and cultivated gardens and houses an art studio and yurt.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2023
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And the archive, Golia said, reflects Didion’s cultivated awareness of her self-presentation.—
Jennifer Schuessler,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2023
Cite this Entry
“Schooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooled. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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