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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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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The three winning brands will receive 70,000 euros each in funding, as well as a business mentoring and one-on-one tutoring starting from June.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Alani Parhm, 17, built a self-tutoring schedule to help her study for an anatomy exam.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Programs run around $500 per week and include 24/7 support, visa assistance, cultural activities and free one-on-one tutoring sessions.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Schools also need steady academic support tied to classroom learning, including tutoring, extra learning time, and summer learning when those supports are delivered well.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Now, qualified education expenses for K-12 education include curriculum, books, tutoring, and testing fees.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The two initially make a deal where Hannah exchanges free tutoring lessons for Garrett pretending to be her boyfriend, making her crush jealous.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The organization recently hosted a CPR training event and provided free tutoring services at Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Now, Lacayo works part-time as a counselor at Kids Architecture Program and offers tutoring sessions to current architecture students.
—Alyssa Ferro-Lloret, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
And what of the gently curmudgeonly man of letters who runs an after-school study room for children, tutoring them in everything from multiplication tables to Victor Hugo?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Jo-Ann Staves would help with tutoring children, teaching them English and the alphabet.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Consequently, tutoring companies and educational startups will face increasing pressure to collaborate with major AI platforms or risk obsolescence in the test-prep domain.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Notre Dame’s model, called Tutor-ND, expands tutoring access by building capacity in schools and community organizations with its training.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
Her volunteer tutoring activities included Casa de Amistad.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The three winning brands will receive 70,000 euros each in funding, as well as a business mentoring and one-on-one tutoring starting from June.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Alani Parhm, 17, built a self-tutoring schedule to help her study for an anatomy exam.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Programs run around $500 per week and include 24/7 support, visa assistance, cultural activities and free one-on-one tutoring sessions.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Schools also need steady academic support tied to classroom learning, including tutoring, extra learning time, and summer learning when those supports are delivered well.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Now, qualified education expenses for K-12 education include curriculum, books, tutoring, and testing fees.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The two initially make a deal where Hannah exchanges free tutoring lessons for Garrett pretending to be her boyfriend, making her crush jealous.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The organization recently hosted a CPR training event and provided free tutoring services at Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Verb
Other teens may be helping to look after siblings, while some have found alternative ways to make money, such as gig work, tutoring or creating online content.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Now, Lacayo works part-time as a counselor at Kids Architecture Program and offers tutoring sessions to current architecture students.
—Alyssa Ferro-Lloret, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
And what of the gently curmudgeonly man of letters who runs an after-school study room for children, tutoring them in everything from multiplication tables to Victor Hugo?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Jo-Ann Staves would help with tutoring children, teaching them English and the alphabet.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Consequently, tutoring companies and educational startups will face increasing pressure to collaborate with major AI platforms or risk obsolescence in the test-prep domain.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Notre Dame’s model, called Tutor-ND, expands tutoring access by building capacity in schools and community organizations with its training.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutoring
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While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The program combines the strengths of collaborators to enrich teaching and learning of STEM while building the workforce of the future.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Classrooms in turmoil On Sundays after church, community members used to stop and commend Kimberly Huffman for educating local kids about the Constitution.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to educating consumers about cotton, Sylvester said what Cotton Incorporated has built with LoveShackFancy—and continues to build across its partnership portfolio—is proof that consumer marketing for a fiber works.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The Sagittarius moon may be guiding you to a more sustainable rhythm.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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These days, Nepali operators dominate the guiding industry on Everest.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP).—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The resort tapped Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment to lead their marine education and exploration program, and is a cut above other Maldives resorts for edu-oceanic activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Inouye-Perez is in her 20th year coaching the Bruins and is the only NCAA softball player to win a championship as a player and a coach.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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But coaching Clark is different.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Growing up, Lee was sent to a Chinese school for her first ten years of schooling, taking GCE ‘O’ Levels subjects including physics, chemistry and mathematics.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Columbia Heights Public Schools, like many other districts, offered virtual learning for children who remained at home during the crackdown, but online schooling ended after spring break, and with many back in class, the staff has been focused on their recovery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Led by the casting team behind ABC Entertainment, Hulu Originals, Onyx Collective and Freeform, the annual program continues its mission of identifying, mentoring and creating meaningful industry exposure for emerging talent.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Working alongside other women, and mentoring them, has played a significant role in Cohen’s career.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Both clubs also have youth academies aiming to offer affordable instruction to younger players.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Where needed, eriophyid mites can be controlled with horticultural oil, neem oil or miticide sprays following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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“Tutoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutoring. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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