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
Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
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
Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Holland brought them home after school and tutored them.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
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Verb
That support can include placement in a summer learning program, placement with a high-impact tutor, ongoing progress monitoring and small-group instruction.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
In The Deal, an unlikely romance unfolds for music major Hannah and hockey star Garrett, after Hannah agrees to tutor Garrett in exchange for a pretend date.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Holland brought them home after school and tutored them.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutor
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The cubs were taught essential survival skills—including hunting and avoiding humans—to get ready to be reintroduced to the wild.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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City officials argued that yoga — even when taught for free or by donation — is a commercial activity and not protected by the First Amendment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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An army of around 200 volunteers from the church and several charities were making food, picking up trash, guiding guests and MC'ing dance showcases, said Mary Cantrell, who has been a key organizer since 1993.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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So long as Gabriel can avoid critical mistakes and turnovers that marred Joe Flacco's four-game stint as Cleveland's starter, the rookie should have a chance to keep the Browns in this contest and guide them to a second win over NFC North competition.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Then one day, the teacher asked if anyone knew about the Holocaust.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Verbatim bell hooks Writer and academic, teacher and activist.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Local officials, as well as nonprofit and community groups, are also making efforts to educate residents about their rights and keep them informed about the imminent federal operation.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The duo, neither of which was born when Napier first began coaching in 2003, took advantage of Texas’ top cornerback, Malik Muhammed, missing the game.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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That wrinkle to the punt return game was a move by the coaching staff to put something else on staff for teams to prepare for.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Previous instructors Vishnu Sinha from Columbia University and Berlinale Talents alumna Paromita Dhar are returning.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Define which activities — such as team meetings, brainstorming sessions, or mentoring — benefit most from in-person interaction.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trustee Sharon Whitehurst-Payne said Pendleton’s leadership style was to mentor people of all races.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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