as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a private tutor handled the tuition of their children
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Recent Examples of tuition
Instead, Democrats focused on the state failing to meet the state’s obligation in the school funding formula, funding schools with uncertain lottery funds and the state contributing more money to the Missouri Scholars Program, which can contribute money toward private school tuition.
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
For some small private colleges, in particular, continued tuition discounting may prove to be a losing survival strategy in a market already under serious strain.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Those include tuition, books and fees for credential programs; testing fees to earn or maintain a certification or license; and continuing education costs needed to renew a credential.
—Sharon Epperson,stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Additional years of tuition, housing and school expenses have added up.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
For some small private colleges, in particular, continued tuition discounting may prove to be a losing survival strategy in a market already under serious strain.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Those include tuition, books and fees for credential programs; testing fees to earn or maintain a certification or license; and continuing education costs needed to renew a credential.
—Sharon Epperson,stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Additional years of tuition, housing and school expenses have added up.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuition
Noun
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The 40,000-square-foot facility will include a permanent exhibit gallery, rotating exhibit areas, a research library, flexible education rooms and an indoor/outdoor pavilion.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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If so, their case goes before a multi-agency panel (called a Channel), chaired by the local authority and attended by social services, education and mental-health professionals, who agree on a support package.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 June 2026
Noun
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While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The program combines the strengths of collaborators to enrich teaching and learning of STEM while building the workforce of the future.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Growing up, Lee was sent to a Chinese school for her first ten years of schooling, taking GCE ‘O’ Levels subjects including physics, chemistry and mathematics.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Columbia Heights Public Schools, like many other districts, offered virtual learning for children who remained at home during the crackdown, but online schooling ended after spring break, and with many back in class, the staff has been focused on their recovery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Be sure to read all instructions and fill the form out only once.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Kuwaiti’s military said forces were intercepting missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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“Tuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuition. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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