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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
  • In early May, Israel demolished a convent and a Catholic school that had educated Christians and Muslims for the last five decades.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • Its inhabitants remain largely indifferent to the independence movement; village elders reason that freedom will benefit the educated while cultivators will merely exchange one set of masters for another.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 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
  • If no deal is made, people with the aforementioned health insurance plans through United will no longer be able to get in-network care with UHealth doctors and other providers across UHealth’s South Florida facilities.
    — Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • So good, Mancilla told The Star during a recent interview, that customers aren’t always able to find parking — granted, the lot is relatively small.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of able
Adjective
  • At 18, accounts can convert to a Roth IRA, allowing tax-free growth and withdrawals for qualified uses like higher education or a first home.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Incentives can also be substantial to help pull qualified candidates in.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • The executive who masters themselves becomes far more capable of mastering everything else.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Zelensky has frequently appealed for more Patriot and other air defense systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of capable
Adjective
  • Staff members are warm, welcoming and knowledgeable, from the butlers to the botanists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Seek out a knowledgeable installer who, ideally, specializes in mosaics and can help bring your vision to life.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026
Definition of knowledgeable
Adjective
  • Our servicemembers deserve competent command, clear objectives, and an exit strategy.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • Furthermore, being competent in economics promotes better decision-making, financial awareness, training plans and business success, thereby benefiting both individuals and society.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of competent

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