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adjective

Definition of taughtnext
as in trained

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verb

past tense of teach
as in educated
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field a master gardener taught us about the basics of organic gardening

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Recent Examples of taught
Verb
The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry. — Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025 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 Girl Scouts also taught me how to lead with confidence, communicate effectively and manage my time, all skills that became essential throughout my academic journey. — Karina Torres Figueroa, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025 Friday Night Lights taught us that clear eyes and full hearts can't lose. — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025 His professional experience taught him valuable lessons about the human side of wealth management over the long term. — Big Think, 5 Aug. 2025 Technical skills can be taught. — Jeff Weiss, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 These stores taught young girls how to navigate fashion retail and gave them a safe space to experiment with style. — Essence, 4 Aug. 2025 His father Moise worked as a computer programmer for the Community Renewal Team in Hartford, and his mother Elise taught French at the Renbrook School for many years. — Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taught
  1. trained
  2. educated
  3. schooled
  4. able
  5. qualified
  6. capable
  7. knowledgeable
  8. competent
Adjective
  • Hundreds of millions of people are using its generative AI tools each week, so people are beginning to tap into the power of these generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and large language models (LLMs).
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Even trained and experienced guides may violate emotional or interpersonal boundaries of participants, who are in vulnerable and suggestible states brought on by the effects of the drugs themselves.
    — Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of trained
Verb
  • Iger joined Thrive Capital in 2022 as a venture partner, with Iger connecting Kushner to the broader business world while Kushner educated Iger on the tech world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Raised by servants and educated by an uncle, Sade was a spoiled child with a temper and a taste for rebellion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of educated
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
Definition of schooled
Adjective
  • Most cabins only accommodate two people, and any youngsters onboard would have to be able to dine with and otherwise mingle with adults.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Metro Atlanta residents trying to reach or assist relatives in Colombia may also be able to seek guidance from the Consulate General of Colombia in Atlanta.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of able
Adjective
  • Statistics, Charts, and Graphs Kelly Phillips Erb Investment in qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) property has risen sharply since the program’s early years.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • During the pandemic, the Small Business Administration offered loans to qualified business that were suffering financial losses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • The bronze vessel reportedly contained an internal mechanism capable of indicating the direction from which seismic waves had arrived.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Growing dividends provide an ongoing reminder that the portfolio is not merely a balance on a statement, but ownership in businesses capable of sending cash back to their owners.
    — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • The small bookstore eventually grew into a distinctive London chain known for browsing-friendly stores, knowledgeable booksellers, and shelves intentionally tilted upwards to best catch the light.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Stay grounded in your discipline while becoming knowledgeable about the whole business.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of knowledgeable
Adjective
  • Other negotiators described him as highly competent with a command of the details.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Starring opposite Steve Carell in a big-screen reboot of the 1960s TV series, Hathaway plays Agent 99, a highly competent superspy paired with… well, the admittedly less competent but extraordinarily lucky Maxwell Smart (Carell).
    — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of competent

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