teaches

present tense third-person singular of teach

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of teaches Andra Gillespie, PhD, teaches political science at Emory University. — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Jessica Donaldson, a public-school teacher who teaches pre-K at Orange Center STEAM Academy, a charter school run by Lift, found value in the training as well. — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 Nick Rosasio, who teaches computer science, used mirrors with a product called NeverWet to impress kids. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Think about what that teaches every employee who is watching. — Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The provost at Dartmouth, where Novosad teaches, is still being investigated for using AI without disclosure. — Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 The Bible teaches us two concepts that exist in tension with each other yet need to exist together. — Rabbi David Steinhardt, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Part science exhibit, part thrill ride, the shuttle gallery teaches most effectively via emotion. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Only in this case, the vaccine’s mRNA teaches immune cells to recognize key features of an individual’s cancer rather than a virus. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaches
educates
Verb
  • Not long after, the school system, which educates more than 150,000 students, changed its admissions practices to eliminate an extra in-person exam.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The organization educates veterans about underutilized resources and opportunities.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Teaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaches. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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