Definition of teachingnext
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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teaching

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verb

present participle of teach

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Recent Examples of teaching
Noun
Experts who developed a consensus statement on postoperative pain management have similarly recommended teaching patients before surgery that a realistic goal is improving function rather than necessarily achieving zero pain. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026 For me, as a pulmonary vascular disease specialist who treats patients with blood clots and pulmonary embolisms, this case highlights an important teaching moment. — Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
For all the talk about those early home computers teaching a generation to program, my experience was rather different. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Training shouldn’t stop at teaching employees to use the tool. — Doron Sitbon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaching
Noun
  • Florida’s recent move to empower public Higher Education Institutions, or HEIs, to authorize charter schools is another important step in prioritizing family agency in education over school attendance boundaries.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Sanders, the Vermont socialist and two-time presidential candidate, is likely to chair the Senate panel responsible for overseeing labor, education, and healthcare next year if Democrats reclaim the chamber.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As such, continued awareness of ongoing ICE activities and educating people about their rights is core to the NWI Community Response Team’s mission.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Faculty are chosen based on their track record of educating Black students.
    — Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Alpha was founded in Austin, Texas, in 2014 by MacKenzie Price, who has become an outspoken critic of traditional schooling.
    — Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Avoiding the school Michelle doesn’t see a path forward at the elementary school at this point and is seriously thinking about home schooling both of her boys, and says other parents are considering the same.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Believing her daughter’s life was on the line, Del Mastro followed the caller’s instructions for five hours.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Over seven full-lengths, Butler has created a multi-volume instruction manual for transcendence.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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