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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
Nick Friedell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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
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
Shaq’s pregame ritual schooled 10-year-old me on the low end of audio frequency.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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
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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Guillermo Ochoa, who will be playing in his sixth World Cup with Mexico, is considered by many to be the ideal experienced goalkeeper to use during the opener, when nerves are sure to be high.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Marlowe is not easily replaceable, especially if the Nuggets follow the trend of going younger and less experienced.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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They were meant to be read and thought about by an interested and educated public, as the authors understood the importance of public opinion not simply to the ratification process but to any democratic system.—
Jordan Cash,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The Bay Area’s suburban population of some 5 million also has become increasingly diverse, educated and affluent.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 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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The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Even seasoned pool owners are impressed.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Inside, a few dozen crew members move through the rooms with practiced efficiency, managing cameras and lighting rigs.—
Maneet Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Some butter is cultured by adding lactic acid bacteria.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The researchers also collected and cultured airborne microbes from the mummy’s storage chamber and from the room where the remains were handled.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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No civilized country in the world will do that.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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