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
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Texas lawmakers should remember that public education is about teaching, not preaching.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.
—Suzanne Blake
reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Each honoree embodies King’s legacy by following his teachings and contributing to the betterment of the community.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Texas lawmakers should remember that public education is about teaching, not preaching.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
The victims of the attack included an ex-Princeton University football player, a recent high school grad bound for nursing school, a young mother teaching her daughter how to read and a father of two celebrating the new year with his cousin, among others.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.
—Suzanne Blake
reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaching
Noun
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With the Panthers continuing to build their culture and locker room chemistry, having four rookies with comparable backgrounds and football educations can’t hurt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Their subjects spanning different centuries covered education, civil rights, innovation, health care, military conflicts and STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and math.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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She's spent over six months educating her following of over 700,000 about JEB.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Going the extra mile to welcome Latino students A small Catholic university that dates back to 1922, Dominican has a history of educating the children of immigrants — in earlier times those of northern and central European origin.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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These needs arise from our birth, parents, schooling, society, values, beliefs and loved ones since our childhood.—
Sonal Jain,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But traditional schooling doesn’t always fit every families’ lifestyle or values, especially those that feel their child is being forced into a curriculum or school environment that supports or even understands their needs as a student.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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The first is do not send or accept wire instructions by email.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Some sirens can broadcast specific instructions, which can help.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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