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
Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Arthur later schooled me in the wonders of Belgian beers, now bringing those ideas to vibrant life at his brewery, The Lost Abbey.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The film acknowledges but rises above that violence as Cervantes’ coming of age tale, as a literary genius and one of history’s greatest humanists, schooled by a disciple of Erasmus.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
He had long been schooled on the dangers of the sun.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
On Bill Veeck Night, the Sox were schooled that the late former owner came up with many crazy ideas, including the one for the exploding center-field scoreboard, which sets off fireworks after White Sox home runs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Around 10% are enrolled in private schools, while the rest are home-schooled.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
All hail to the poetry slam, which schooled me in the art of living a flawed, slapdash life out loud for everyone to see.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Arthur later schooled me in the wonders of Belgian beers, now bringing those ideas to vibrant life at his brewery, The Lost Abbey.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The film acknowledges but rises above that violence as Cervantes’ coming of age tale, as a literary genius and one of history’s greatest humanists, schooled by a disciple of Erasmus.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
He had long been schooled on the dangers of the sun.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
On Bill Veeck Night, the Sox were schooled that the late former owner came up with many crazy ideas, including the one for the exploding center-field scoreboard, which sets off fireworks after White Sox home runs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Around 10% are enrolled in private schools, while the rest are home-schooled.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooled
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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But Tilley's experienced eye noticed there appeared to be a signal coming down from the sky.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Alan Simons is an experienced brewer who spent seven years with Backcountry Brewery in Frisco and another seven leading the beermaking at Dry Dock Brewery in Aurora.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His base appeared to be whiter, richer, and more educated than the city as a whole.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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In reality, modern Asian women are both highly educated and financially independent.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Within the Turning Point movement, the late activist was both regarded as an influential political figure and a seasoned youth organizer.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Figuring amongst attendees were seasoned executives, including Goodfellas’ Antoine Guilhem, Indie Sales’ Constance Poubelle, Le Pacte’s Zadig Paloyan, MK2’s Elise Cochin, Pyramide Films’ Eric Lagesse and Pathé’s Mayalen de Croiseuil.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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To the practiced eyes of some observers, there are obvious clues that AI was used to produce the video.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Get the magnificent biscuit, served in a puddle of garlic honey with cultured butter ($6).—
Peter Cameron,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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No embryos were cultured beyond this point.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Gauls had been described as barbarians by Julius Caesar and Livy, but now had become these Ur people, far more ancient and civilized than their ancient Roman detractors.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Moon, high on ayahuasca, crashes a plane into their territory, effectively disappearing himself from civilized society.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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
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“Schooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooled. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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