as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
the extended schooling needed for a horse to be able to make those precision movements
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as in teaching
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 schooling
Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Talk shows, newspapers, and politicians warned that the Pac-Man titles led good children into video game addiction, drugs, and violence while abandoning their responsibilities and schooling.
—Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
In Florida, home-schooling oversight is especially minimal.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Now he’s enrolled in an online cybersecurity training course, schooling paid for by the state program that’s set to expire in the next couple of years.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Talk shows, newspapers, and politicians warned that the Pac-Man titles led good children into video game addiction, drugs, and violence while abandoning their responsibilities and schooling.
—Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
But halfway through the fastest Grand Slam in the modern history of tennis, the only pure doubles team in the competition is schooling all-comers.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
In Florida, home-schooling oversight is especially minimal.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooling
Noun
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At the same time, alternative education pathways are proving faster, cheaper, and lucrative.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The preliminary draft released by state education officials lays out what standards Massachusetts high school students may be required to meet to graduate, replacing the former MCAS standardized testing requirement.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Davenport is running on a platform of academic achievement, inclusivity and teaching for college, career and AI readiness, as opposed to teaching toward standardized tests.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Max was in the tender while Christian and Tessa worked the connecting lines according to Nathan’s careful instructions.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some blankets can be used on a couch or bed, but many require a hard, flat surface—always follow your model’s instructions.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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Leftist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has amassed a powerful audience of millions by challenging the administration and educating young people on progressive politics.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the show made huge strides in not just educating the general public on what to look out for and online safety habits, but was also genuinely humanizing.—
Sumayya Tobah,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Schooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooling. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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