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
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
But the Trackhouse Racing driver was in another league Sunday, schooling the stars of the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International.
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ABC News,
10 May 2026
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Noun
And for those who were never afforded schooling, the war office had scrapped the reading and writing exams once required to enter the forces.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
Their days were spent exploring the oasis, connecting with local families and participating in a world-schooling community made up of other traveling families.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
But the Trackhouse Racing driver was in another league Sunday, schooling the stars of the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International.
—
ABC News,
10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooling
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Directing a nonprofit leader toward entrepreneurship education and skills development could reasonably be argued to support an organization's broader operational mission.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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Supporters argued Judeo-Christian traditions are fundamental to the nation's founding and should be reflected in classroom instruction.
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But because the Bridge program is administered directly by CMS rather than through Part D plans, private insurers don't need to play a role in educating beneficiaries about the new coverage.
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Organizers have made civic engagement a major focus this year, encouraging voter participation and educating younger residents about the importance of local government and public involvement.
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“Schooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooling. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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