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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as in teacher
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Recent Examples of tutor
Victoria Edel, People.com, 10 June 2025
The advantage of a tutoring side job is minimal overhead—just transportation costs and possibly workbooks or online resources.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Natalie Lindin, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The biggest laugh comes from Michael Cera’s quirky performance as a personal tutor who travels with Zsa-zsa and Liesl.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
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Verb
Beginning in 1996, Louise joined Learning Leaders, a nonprofit that trained volunteers to tutor public school students and worked with kids in New York City.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 10 June 2025
The advantage of a tutoring side job is minimal overhead—just transportation costs and possibly workbooks or online resources.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
As a student moves through the grueling journey of test prep, their AI tutor offers personalized feedback, guidance, and testing strategies.
—Natalie Lindin, USA Today, 11 June 2025
The biggest laugh comes from Michael Cera’s quirky performance as a personal tutor who travels with Zsa-zsa and Liesl.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutor
Verb
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But some have raised safety concerns, highlighting that bans could prevent students from contacting family members during an emergency, and argue that promoting healthier device use could better teach children to manage their screen time.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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As William Shakespeare had once taught people about being human, here was Chaplin to enlighten viewers on what laughter could mean.—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
Verb
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There will be guided tours of the park and Wright’s Walter House in Quasqueton, Iowa.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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These dimensions all come together in projects that support their residents’ wellbeing and incorporate six guiding principles GWI outlines.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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An amateur concert pianist and part-time high school social-studies teacher, the center-right politician was the longest-serving Dutch Prime Minister in history.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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My writing teacher, who is a poet from Argentina, and Elisa Medde wrote for my book.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Instead, follow new rules: Entertain first, then inspire or educate.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Elite provides hybrid education and online school — mainly homeschooling — to about 1,800 students who are primarily taught by their parents or private vendors who Elite pays to educate its students.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Finishing on top: Hamamoto retired from coaching following the season, but will remain as a PE teacher.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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These answers don’t come from coaching techniques alone.—
Mo Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The stern instructor displays a remarkable amount of patience as the student bashes the unfortunate victim against every solid surface in sight — even alien beings capable of traversing the cosmos can have bad days at the office.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The staff of the kids’ club will accompany children ages four and up to the nearest ski resort, where they are then supervised by French Ski School instructors, reserved exclusively for the kids’ resort, leaving parents free to ski on their own or enjoy a day at the Evian spa.—
Hannah Seligson,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Onboarding requires a combination of mentoring, gradual exposure to responsibilities and reasonable time for integration while building psychological safety.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Additionally, funds are also being allocated for a new support staff mentoring program and a staff leadership academy.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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