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
Universities depend on the full tuition fees paid by international students and see Chinese and other foreign students as integral to their academic operations and missions to foster diverse campuses.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
There’s the Trump administration’s hostility toward international students, who often pay full tuition.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
The cost of college in the U.S. Average yearly tuition and fees since the 1971-72 school year
The line chart shows the average yearly cost of tuition and fees at U.S. colleges and universities from the 1971-72 school year through 2023-24.
—Annie Nova,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 June 2025
These American schools have become more reliant on the higher tuition paid by international students as state and federal support has waned.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
There’s the Trump administration’s hostility toward international students, who often pay full tuition.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
The cost of college in the U.S. Average yearly tuition and fees since the 1971-72 school year
The line chart shows the average yearly cost of tuition and fees at U.S. colleges and universities from the 1971-72 school year through 2023-24.
—Annie Nova,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 June 2025
These American schools have become more reliant on the higher tuition paid by international students as state and federal support has waned.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuition
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Despite the state board approval of a lottery admissions at vocational schools, some business and vocational education advocates opposed to the change met Tuesday to discuss a legislative block, expanding seats and more steps forward.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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With an innate ability to automate repetitive, routine and time-consuming tasks, AI has transformed every facet of our lives, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, healthcare, education, entertainment and more.—
Punnam Raju Manthena,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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And who could have guessed that Tight End University, the teaching camp co-hosted by Kelce, would provide so many photo opportunities of the celebrity couple for fans this week?—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Reaffirming a dedication to teaching, research and service reinforces institutional neutrality while asserting relevance.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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South Africa could not endure the isolation or the costs of apartheid, which required separate and segregated housing, schooling, health care, and infrastructure for three different races.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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These laws cover how low long kids can work as well as schooling requirements, permits and financial protections.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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Where applicable, include order confirmations, status updates, and next-step instructions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Earlier instructions to stop antibiotics were premature, and a longer course was necessary.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Tuition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuition. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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