1
as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
tutored me in Spanish
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as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes
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Recent Examples of tutor
CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Shishir Shakya, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Netflix has given a straight-to-series order for Alexander, which will center on the relationship between the future ruler known as Alexander the Great and his tutor, Aristotle.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
My office hours were more like counseling sessions than tutoring.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Meet your new tutor One of our macroeconomics courses enrolled 140 undergraduate students, mostly in their first or second year of college, divided across four sections.
—Shishir Shakya, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Netflix has given a straight-to-series order for Alexander, which will center on the relationship between the future ruler known as Alexander the Great and his tutor, Aristotle.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutor
Verb
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With the jumpy Moon in your partnership zone and vulnerable Chiron in your academic sector, their cooperative sextile has much to teach you.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Leone taught and codified dozens of complicated pick-stroke combinations, to give depth and expression.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The actors seem tuned to one another like musicians in an orchestra, and Romvari guides them through performances that feel neither overplayed or understated.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The newsletter aims to provide up-to-date information to guide plant care for the Chicago area, especially pest and disease control.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Voters approved the Lee’s Summit School District’s Proposition C property tax funding measure that would provide around $4 million to pay for raises for teachers and staff.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Signs educate guests on the process of how the agave is fermented with yeast in large tanks and wooden vats.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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Boomer said he’s been working heavily with the coaching staff to perfect his form ahead of his final college season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers suggested his head-coaching days with Milwaukee could be coming to an end.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers moved longtime coach and scout Monty Basgall — known as an exceptional infield instructor — from the front office to the field to help the players adjust to their new roles.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The instructor advised against it.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Beyond his many business achievements, Goldschmied took pride in mentoring emerging talent and cultivating enduring relationships across the fashion world.—
SJ STAFF,
Footwear News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Close has been at UCLA for 15 seasons, but her connections go deeper with the school as she was mentored by the legendary Bruins men’s coach John Wooden, who won 10 national championships at the school.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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