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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
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
Raised in a strict Christian household and home schooled from third to 12th grade, Johnson’s interests butted up against the will of his parents.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Students are schooled in the oceanic environment, first aid, CPR, mutual cooperation, competition techniques and lifesaving methods.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
Raised in a strict Christian household and home schooled from third to 12th grade, Johnson’s interests butted up against the will of his parents.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Students are schooled in the oceanic environment, first aid, CPR, mutual cooperation, competition techniques and lifesaving methods.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooled
Adjective
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In an interview with CBS News, Aylesworth described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mays isn’t even the most experienced transfer added — Auburn’s Eric Singleton had 534 yards last season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Education also plays a role, with more educated women tending to have fewer children.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Various strands of the opposition—ethnic minorities, leftists, and educated technocrats—appeared determined to block him, even at the price of leaving the regime in place.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 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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All skill levels are welcome—from beginners to seasoned strategists.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some of those who came to London were seasoned exiles, but others, including Zamani himself, were more recent arrivals from Iran and had robust links to political figures inside the country.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 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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So, their musicianship is deeper and more cultured, and the techniques are shared.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The syrupy sweetness brought to mind a pancake, while the faintly cultured cheese turned it savory.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In Raspail’s tale, hordes of impoverished and dark-skinned brutes from India descend onto French shores by way of rafts, the first wave of an invasion of the civilized West by the brown-skinned developing world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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One does detect in Iran hawks a kind of 'will to destruction' and hatred of boring, civilized diplomacy.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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