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
Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead of treating tutoring, practice tests, and content explanations as discrete elements, Brainly envisions a platform where each component connects to the next.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The definition does not include any alternative education facilities, such as daycare or tutoring establishments.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Some public libraries also offer printing services, discounts for local attractions and cost-free tutoring services that can be used year-round.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Also, under the new tax law, expenses related to K-12 education have been expanded beyond tuition to include tutoring, standardized test prep (such as for ACT, SAT or AP exams) and educational therapy.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Parents’ lives revolve around our kids' sports, lessons, tutoring, and playdates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
—Staff Author Updated, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
The dollars can be used for expenses like tuition, tutoring, school supplies, uniforms and transportation.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
In Mississippi, intensive early-literacy tutoring, among other reforms, helped raise fourth-grade reading scores to above the national average.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
They would be partnered with teachers to provide tutoring and other support to individual students and small groups.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead of treating tutoring, practice tests, and content explanations as discrete elements, Brainly envisions a platform where each component connects to the next.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The definition does not include any alternative education facilities, such as daycare or tutoring establishments.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Some public libraries also offer printing services, discounts for local attractions and cost-free tutoring services that can be used year-round.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Also, under the new tax law, expenses related to K-12 education have been expanded beyond tuition to include tutoring, standardized test prep (such as for ACT, SAT or AP exams) and educational therapy.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Parents’ lives revolve around our kids' sports, lessons, tutoring, and playdates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
—Staff Author Updated, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
The dollars can be used for expenses like tuition, tutoring, school supplies, uniforms and transportation.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated August 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
In Mississippi, intensive early-literacy tutoring, among other reforms, helped raise fourth-grade reading scores to above the national average.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Small projects—tutoring younger students, selling crafts online, or organizing community events—build the same essential skills.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutoring
Noun
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Renken earns tenure Based on Renken's record of teaching and research, the UW Board of Regents promoted him from assistant professor to associate professor.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Epstein started as a cab driver and then, at the age of 21 and without a college degree, secured a teaching position at Dalton, an elite private school on New York City's Upper East Side.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Other suggestions included improving the coordination between the Missouri Department of Mental Health and children’s division and educating workers on the best options when fentanyl is involved.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Training doulas to spot the heat risks Another Florida nonprofit is taking the lead in protecting pregnant people from extreme heat by educating doulas on the health risks of exposure.—
Jessica Meszaros,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the most important goals is creating a society where everyone can have the ability to succeed through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As well as coaching the national teams, he was tasked with raising fielding standards throughout the domestic professional game, working with the county sides to help improve the overall standards.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Arreola helped Carmel’s freshman team go undefeated and impressed the coaching staff enough to earn a late-season call-up.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With such a long hiatus and a different type of personnel, the Tigers needed some schooling.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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At $2,966 per year, Cairo in Egypt was the least expensive location in Africa for international schooling.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She’s credited for transforming the firm’s approach to design and mentoring a new generation of talent.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pic tells the story of a dancer (Kyle Toy) returning home to care for his estranged father (Tzi Ma) with terminal cancer and finding redemption, healing, and purpose by mentoring a diverse community dance class – including a transgender teen struggling to live authentically.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Think of solving a math problem in your head or following multi-step instructions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Tutoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutoring. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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