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
Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
My office hours were more like counseling sessions than tutoring.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 2026
This year, Nikhil requested a spelling tutor and devoted hours each day to studying word etymologies, languages of origin and specific word sets.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The team’s coach suggested that Espina tutor them during lunch hours.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
My office hours were more like counseling sessions than tutoring.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
The teenager, who is due to sit his GCSEs this summer, divides his non-playing time between a private tutor and school.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 2026
This year, Nikhil requested a spelling tutor and devoted hours each day to studying word etymologies, languages of origin and specific word sets.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 10 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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Alfred is the only GOP candidate slated to appear on the Senate District 21 ballot and is set to face either incumbent Adrienne Benavidez or newcomer Alex Ryckman, a teacher, after the Democratic primary in June.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Having a neutral arbitrator hear teacher termination cases, like many public employees, would ensure fairness when a teacher’s career is on the line.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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The researchers also found that being young, female, and well educated increased the odds that someone would be moist averse, as did being disgusted more generally by bodily functions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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After 26 years in college basketball that included a 19-season run at Florida with back-to-back national championships in 2006 and ’07, Donovan moved to the NBA in 2015 to coach the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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While much of the lineup has changed for Charlotte since last season’s playoffs, the Checkers are still coached by Geordie Kinnear, who many players credited for the team’s big playoff run in 2025.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The writer may find that the instructor is also aware of the counting and doesn’t see it as an impediment to a productive group workout.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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His parents say they have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from friends and colleagues, as well as soldiers their son mentored.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While in New York, the king will visit a grassroots community organization that mentors children and young people affected by food insecurity through a sustainable urban farming after-school program, reflecting his longtime interest in environmental and social causes.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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