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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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Andrew was schooled at Heatherdown Preparatory School in Berkshire, England, and later at Gordonstoun boarding school in Scotland (where both Philip and Charles also attended).
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Sheikh Dibo was schooled in Sufism, one of the dominant strains of Islam in northern Syria.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
When Wes Craven’s OG Scream first hit theaters in 1996, we were removed enough from the Golden Age of Slasher Flicks to genuinely miss those grindhouse staples while being deeply video store-schooled in them to get the references.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
They are surrounded by another team of potential future stars who will either be kicking every ball — or hiding it, if Mourinho has schooled them properly.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Half a blip later, once the contestant has correctly named that tune, the audience becomes Coyne, the humble game show host hoping to be schooled in the mysterious tower of song.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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
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
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
In confessional, Amanda says that Boz previously schooled her about not being able to control how people act around her.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Andrew was schooled at Heatherdown Preparatory School in Berkshire, England, and later at Gordonstoun boarding school in Scotland (where both Philip and Charles also attended).
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Sheikh Dibo was schooled in Sufism, one of the dominant strains of Islam in northern Syria.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
When Wes Craven’s OG Scream first hit theaters in 1996, we were removed enough from the Golden Age of Slasher Flicks to genuinely miss those grindhouse staples while being deeply video store-schooled in them to get the references.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
They are surrounded by another team of potential future stars who will either be kicking every ball — or hiding it, if Mourinho has schooled them properly.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Half a blip later, once the contestant has correctly named that tune, the audience becomes Coyne, the humble game show host hoping to be schooled in the mysterious tower of song.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooled
Adjective
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John Keating, a combat veteran who served on the City Council for 15 years, pitched himself as an experienced politician who understands city government deeply.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Along with Atre’s problematic business dealings, the book explores his stormy relationship with Rachael Lynch, an experienced grower with a degree in environmental science.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the 20th century, as technology made workers more efficient and people became more educated, human capital in America became much more valuable.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Democratic coalition was disproportionately young, lower-income, less educated, and nonwhite—all demographics that were less likely to vote and more likely to be prevented from doing so if friction was added to the voting process.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 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 movie is about two characters who are seasoned musicians.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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And after Sialelli left in April 2023, Shukla hired Peter Copping as artistic director in June 2024, a seasoned designer known for his feminine creations, notably as creative director of Nina Ricci and Oscar de la Renta.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 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 end result is a cultured information of markets that supports thoughtful techniques, reliable forecasting and knowledgeable positioning without pointless complexity.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Marty is not cultured, colorful and neurotic with a penchant for Yiddish outbursts.—
David Colman,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The best actor nominee isn’t the only one noticing a significant change on the red carpet this season — though some events, like the annual VF Oscar Party, have always been more civilized than others.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
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Denying them those opportunities in an attempt to punish their parents should be abhorrent to any civilized nation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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