as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job
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as in educating
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 teaching
Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Throughout their time in Greensbury, the family must navigate a variety of events — from new teaching jobs and memorable neighbors to a curious town legend, which may be more fact than fiction, per the book's official synopsis.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
The office has launched investigations against school districts for teaching lessons on systemic racism, hosting empowerment gatherings for students of color and providing remedial help for Black youth, all of which the administration says discriminates against white students.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Leonardo Paolini Hailing from Jesi, a small town in central Italy, Leonardo Paolini turned from computer science to VFX through self-teaching and early work at Rainbow on Winx Club, then WWFX Bulgaria, MPC and Framestore.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Throughout their time in Greensbury, the family must navigate a variety of events — from new teaching jobs and memorable neighbors to a curious town legend, which may be more fact than fiction, per the book's official synopsis.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Doyle also praised his involvement in teaching writing.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
The office has launched investigations against school districts for teaching lessons on systemic racism, hosting empowerment gatherings for students of color and providing remedial help for Black youth, all of which the administration says discriminates against white students.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaching
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An informal education professional, Eitan spent part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled through tunnels during Israeli airstrikes.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Former Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne lost her job as education minister, replaced by civil servant Edouard Geffray.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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It’s been 10 years since Maggie Doyne was named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year for her work caring for and educating vulnerable children and orphans in rural Nepal.—
Allie Torgan,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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His schooling was subsidized by the government and came with a commitment to work for a few years for Iranian state TV channels.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Now he’s enrolled in an online cybersecurity training course, schooling paid for by the state program that’s set to expire in the next couple of years.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Follow these instructions to enable your phone to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The instruction from the government prompted the national strike.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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