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
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Rachel Clarke, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
The program, run by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, also can award $2,000 to support home-schooling costs and up to $30,000 to support a child with a disability who is enrolled in a private prekindergarten or kindergarten program, per the program’s website.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Fin whales, like other large marine life drawn to the area, feast on krill and schooling fish.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Verb
Her mother found help and resources with other home-schooling residents and slowly the family entered the world of fundamentalism.
—Rachel Clarke, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
The program, run by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, also can award $2,000 to support home-schooling costs and up to $30,000 to support a child with a disability who is enrolled in a private prekindergarten or kindergarten program, per the program’s website.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooling
Noun
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When Bloomberg, a strong proponent of education reform, was seeking to increase the number of charter schools in the city, Jeffries co-sponsored a bill that more than doubled the state’s charter-school cap.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The bildungsroman was a staple of my school and college literary education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Along with teaching the sport to newcomers — some had never really picked up a lacrosse stick before — generating interest remained the most difficult part.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The city‑run facility offers free field trips for PreK–12 students, teaching safety skills, fire and burn prevention, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and severe weather preparedness.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Fiebig banged their stick against the goal post at one point, frustrated, but continued to shout instruction and encouragement.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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They were briefly allowed to return to their apartment that evening, only to receive instructions to leave again early Friday.—
Eric Licas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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This means educating them on institutional-grade alternatives—such as private equity, venture capital and private credit—that may help capture an illiquidity premium.—
Chris Kelly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Schooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooling. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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