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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
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
My tutor came prepared with PDFs for reading, role-playing, and speaking exercises, such as describing scenes and giving directions.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, public schools must provide services for students that are outlined in a unique plan created for them, but these therapies, tutoring services and accommodations can be expensive.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Verb
But not just to her parents or her tutor—rather, to the commander-in-chief in 2001, President Bush.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
My tutor came prepared with PDFs for reading, role-playing, and speaking exercises, such as describing scenes and giving directions.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Her parents found a couple of math professors to tutor her remotely — first Martin Magid of Wellesley College, then Amir Aazami from Clark University.
—Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, public schools must provide services for students that are outlined in a unique plan created for them, but these therapies, tutoring services and accommodations can be expensive.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutor
Verb
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His cross-continental upbringing taught him early on that identity is both inherited and invented.—
Janee Bolden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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After beginning to teach folklorico classes in a backyard on the east side of San Jose, Lopez realized her students needed a more accommodating space.—
Iris Sanchez,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The museum guides visitors through Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Islamic, and other global belief systems before culminating in the Buddhist 10 Courts of Hell.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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This discovery not only changes our understanding of lunar geology but could also guide future missions to regions where the moon’s surface is still active.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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This Greenville County School District teacher is no longer employed with the district after having been placed on leave.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Skechers Hands-free Go Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins Among the thousands of reviewers are nurses, teachers, and everyday people who struggle with foot problems from spurs to plantar fasciitis—all singing the praises of these Go Walk Flex-Relish Slip-ins.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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He was inspired to start the James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness following his surgeries and the nonprofit's aim was to educate the public about organ and tissue donation.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of outsourcing all financial decisions to an advisor or ignoring them out of fear, entrepreneurs are taking small, intentional steps to educate themselves.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unlike last week, Moore won’t be able to coach the team in practice.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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As has become tradition, the ads will reference trends and conversations in college football like the coaching hot seat, flag planting and quarterbacks sliding in the draft.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Transitioning to American Standards Manuylov eventually came to work as a snowboard instructor at a resort in Southern California after receiving an invitation from old business partners to change locations.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Through his Boys to Men Workshop, Donnelson teaches young boys practical automotive skills, like changing tires and checking oil, while mentoring them toward a better future.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Offer to mentor a junior colleague or answer questions in a team channel.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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