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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
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
John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
He had been schooled through the prestigious Clairefontaine elite performance centre, too.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Cesario said at the committee meeting that the district will be looking for a coach who is already familiar and schooled in the IB program.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Heat, frankly, could have schooled many of these teams on roster-building for the first 25 years of the Pat Riley era.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
He was likely schooled locally, studying Latin and classical writers such as Ovid and Virgil.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Or was everyone present sufficiently schooled in Vermeer’s symbolic array?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Once you’re schooled and ready to check out, remember to update your bed pillows, pillowcases, and, of course, treat yourself to a new sheet set.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Nearly 180,000 students did not attend public school and were in either private school, were home-schooled, or were too young to attend kindergarten.
—April 5, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
But, as Mitski well recognizes — and was obviously able to convince management and booking — the 8,000 or so mostly young people who were able to attend over the course of a week won’t likely ever forget being this thoroughly schooled.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
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 is especially true early in the spawn, when the shallowest waters heat up first, and crappies arrive looking for baitfish schooled up right to shore.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
He had been schooled through the prestigious Clairefontaine elite performance centre, too.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Cesario said at the committee meeting that the district will be looking for a coach who is already familiar and schooled in the IB program.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Heat, frankly, could have schooled many of these teams on roster-building for the first 25 years of the Pat Riley era.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
He was likely schooled locally, studying Latin and classical writers such as Ovid and Virgil.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Or was everyone present sufficiently schooled in Vermeer’s symbolic array?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Once you’re schooled and ready to check out, remember to update your bed pillows, pillowcases, and, of course, treat yourself to a new sheet set.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Nearly 180,000 students did not attend public school and were in either private school, were home-schooled, or were too young to attend kindergarten.
—April 5, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooled
Adjective
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Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Adults who are older, less educated, uninsured, or rural saw no meaningful increase.—
Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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Bird watchers can make educated guesses by looking at the birds' overall size, beak size, ankle thickness and vocal pitch at around 8 to 10 weeks old, the nonprofit said, adding sometimes the chicks sound like puppies.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 May 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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More than 20,000 runners are expected to hit the pavement at Denver's City Park for the annual Colfax Marathon weekend, from seasoned athletes chasing personal records to first-time participants simply hoping to cross the finish line.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Clean your grill the right way with our favorite beginner-friendly method that even seasoned grillers use.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Seoul, South Korea — The week before Close Your Eyes stepped onto the stage for their first-ever solo concert, the seven members moved in practiced formation across a basement rehearsal studio in Seoul’s Gangnam district.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The durable cultured marble top holds two ceramic undermount sinks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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In short, for the first time Tavira will be in the sights of the cultured, high-end traveler who at last has somewhere to lay their (well coiffured) head.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the specific French dispensation—the idea that a man’s erotic life exists outside the moral world of his other obligations, that the wife and the mistress are a civilized arrangement, that desire is sovereign—this mythology did not make the crossing with me, or did not survive it intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 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
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“Schooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooled. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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