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
Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The company offers textbook rentals, homework help and tutoring, as well as a newer suite of AI tools like a service that automatically generates flashcards.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
And few will qualify for the New Jersey family’s tutoring job, as the listing details some substantial requirements.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Markevych works with about 20 colleagues and spends much of her time driving around eastern Ukraine in a van, organizing tutoring and puppet shows and handing out books.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
One suggested paying for outside services, such as privatized tutoring.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
District leaders warned that aspects of the program—especially tutoring—may be cut due to threats from the Department of Education to withhold funding.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Once a child is in school, parents are also expected to provide resources for extracurricular activities, such as clubs, summer camps, sports, musical instruments and tutoring, to raise a well-rounded child, Falbo said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Before he got involved in politics, Mamdani tried to make a career as a rapper, tutoring high-school kids to pay for studio time.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Fellows spend 40% of their time connecting with resources such as tutoring to obtain a GED, driver's education, domestic violence support, case management and more.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
The 3,000 who were retained are now expected to receive additional support and tutoring while in school, as well as possibly attending summer school.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The company offers textbook rentals, homework help and tutoring, as well as a newer suite of AI tools like a service that automatically generates flashcards.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
And few will qualify for the New Jersey family’s tutoring job, as the listing details some substantial requirements.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Markevych works with about 20 colleagues and spends much of her time driving around eastern Ukraine in a van, organizing tutoring and puppet shows and handing out books.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
One suggested paying for outside services, such as privatized tutoring.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
District leaders warned that aspects of the program—especially tutoring—may be cut due to threats from the Department of Education to withhold funding.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Once a child is in school, parents are also expected to provide resources for extracurricular activities, such as clubs, summer camps, sports, musical instruments and tutoring, to raise a well-rounded child, Falbo said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
The 17-year-old is currently sharing his knowledge and tutoring other students for the SATs.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Before he got involved in politics, Mamdani tried to make a career as a rapper, tutoring high-school kids to pay for studio time.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Fellows spend 40% of their time connecting with resources such as tutoring to obtain a GED, driver's education, domestic violence support, case management and more.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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The early Christian movement was basically a first-century Jewish renewal movement, which, because of both the teaching and then the death and resurrection of Jesus, quickly became a Jewish renewal movement for the world.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are various teaching resources available to enhance the individual perspective on libido and how any individual might like to experience it.—
Rachel Murray,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Longoria was honored with the Maestro Cares Community Hero Award for educating and empowering Latin women through Eva Longoria Foundation (ELF), and Balvin received the Trailblazer of Cultural Empowerment Award for his commitment to raising awareness about mental health.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sheffieldhas said that focusing on educating Detroit’s children, and continuing to improve public safety and life in the neighborhoods will be among her priorities if elected mayor.—
Corey Williams,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Many young consumers, already juggling high costs for food, rent, and education, and crushed by an unsympathetic labor market, are entering adulthood with the self-care budget of a socialite twice their age.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The food hub's work now focuses more on education.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His work amid the injury woes could make a case for a postseason assistant coach of the year award, and Kyle Shanahan has an argument for the head coaching version of the honor given the 49ers’ success despite losing so many players.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the market, the coaching carousel will keep roiling until vacancies are filled, and big names like Riley will continue to get floated around.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Milwaukee has a huge reading crisis, involving the large majority of students in all schools and all sectors of schooling in the city.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The South Florida community, the NBA community, the schooling community have been amazing.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Urban Surf 4 Kids serves children who are homeless or in foster care with resources ranging from mentoring and life-skills development to surf therapy.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Howard owns a delivery service, D&B Limited and founded a youth mentoring program and nonprofit.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most bulbs should be planted pointy side up because the stem and leaves emerge from this end, but check the label for specific instructions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead, customers will have to follow a set of instructions to claim the platform's financial promise.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Tutoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutoring. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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