as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
found his calling in the tutoring of children with special educational needs
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1
as in educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
tutored me in Spanish
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as in guiding
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 tutoring
Bay City News, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
When Takeshi had mastered math, his father invited other local kids to their house for tutoring.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
First, the dosage problem—three tutoring sessions per week—must be addressed in and after school.
—Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Within practical guidance, teaching or tutoring queries accounted for more than a third of messages.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Through its programs, TRC provides tutoring, workshops, and college readiness sessions free of charge to reduce the stressors that so often weigh on teens.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Under Rogers’ leadership, the church offered a free year-round food service program, organized back-to-school supply drives and provided tutoring services to students with disabilities.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Ziggy pulled together friends and neighbors and, through their Clark Park Coalition, took over the park, maintained the recreation center, rebuilt the rink, and offered sports, tutoring and nutrition to kids in southwest Detroit.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The new facility will serve as a focal point for engineering students, with student support services like academic counseling, tutoring and admissions also lodged in the four-story, 114,000-square-foot building.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Fryday said the initiative will include ongoing one-on-one and group mentoring, tutoring or reading programs, service projects, coaching youth sports and guiding young men through college and career exploration.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
When Takeshi had mastered math, his father invited other local kids to their house for tutoring.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
First, the dosage problem—three tutoring sessions per week—must be addressed in and after school.
—Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Within practical guidance, teaching or tutoring queries accounted for more than a third of messages.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Through its programs, TRC provides tutoring, workshops, and college readiness sessions free of charge to reduce the stressors that so often weigh on teens.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Under Rogers’ leadership, the church offered a free year-round food service program, organized back-to-school supply drives and provided tutoring services to students with disabilities.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Ziggy pulled together friends and neighbors and, through their Clark Park Coalition, took over the park, maintained the recreation center, rebuilt the rink, and offered sports, tutoring and nutrition to kids in southwest Detroit.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The new facility will serve as a focal point for engineering students, with student support services like academic counseling, tutoring and admissions also lodged in the four-story, 114,000-square-foot building.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
This means that students who were historically left behind are not only engaging but doing so consistently, which provides evidence that OBC directly addresses the barriers preventing edtech tools and tutoring from reaching the students who need it most.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutoring
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Evangelical leaders like Franklin Graham and Paula White-Cain have taken to YouTube to share sermons and teachings.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Denver Public Schools made headlines in recent years for embracing AI products, both as teaching tools and as teacher supports.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Finally, Diarese George, CEO and President of the Nashville Public Education Foundation wrote about the strides MNPS has been making in educating Nashville children — and the community involvement that is necessary to further close those gaps.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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But today, the menagerie serves many purposes — educating, entertaining, and showcasing local artists, talent and trends.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The seven-time Grammy winner has long been embraced by fans for pushing boundaries and using her voice to advocate for human rights — something the star says has been a guiding light for her.—
Melody Chiu,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Josh Allen has been sharp and mistake-free, guiding an offense that leads the NFL in total yardage and ranks first in rushing.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Old wounds around education or beliefs finally have a chance to heal.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers must weigh the check’s size against other programs and public needs, including education, and in 2018 began using earnings from the fund — long used to pay dividends — to also help balance the budget.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Martinez retired from coaching at Oakmont last year and is in his final year as a physical education teacher.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Saleh was an offseason candidate for the Jacksonville head coaching job that went to Coen.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The case tests the limits of state authority over religious schooling, affects tens of thousands of students’ future economic mobility, and highlights how political deals can influence educational standards statewide.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Drawbacks of Montessori Montessori schooling might sound attractive to parents who want their children get up out of their desks, and engage with the world around them in more active and tactile ways, but Montessori isn’t right for every family.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The event invites participants of all ages and skill levels to catch 100 waves in one day while raising funds to support Boys to Men’s in-school group mentoring programs throughout San Diego County.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Smith is committed to mentoring emerging actors through her Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ticket holders who wish to seek refunds following the lineup change will receive instructions via email from Ticketmaster, per organizers.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Tutoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutoring. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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