1
as in teaches
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
tutored me in Spanish
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2
as in guides
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 Synonyms for tutors
Verb
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Brownell also gives a special shout out to Baduza, who improvised the moment during the celebration where Michaela teaches everyone how to perform the stag dance.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026 -
An afternoon session, also $1,399, teaches how to administer a fat-dissolving injection called Kybella.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Interestingly, this technique guides the growth of solar crystals from the bottom up, creating nearly flawless energy-harvesting films.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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During the retreat, the council also reviewed the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which guides investments in critical infrastructure, including roads, facilities and other public assets.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Carvalho said the recipients of the contribution were teachers in the form of $100 gift cards — not him nor his nonprofit, the Foundation for New Education Initiatives.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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For nomination details, teachers can contact Kiwanian Tony Bayona at 305-525-0791.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026
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Davis’ decisions impact the future of the top public university, which educates 55,000 students annually and employs 20,000 people.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In addition to using the Authors Unite email lists, Wagner also coaches authors on how to use their own network to give bestseller campaigns an extra boost, helps authors land podcast appearances and more.—
Malana Van Tyler,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The weight room, meanwhile, received a D-plus, and the strength coaches a B-minus.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The talented and patient instructors at WB Surf Camp will have you up on your board and catching waves in no time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Volunteer instructors worked alongside students throughout the event, offering guidance and mentorship.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The same can’t be said for Pidgeon, a waifish Michigan native who attended two prestigious drama schools back-to-back—Interlochen Arts Academy and Carnegie Mellon—and was cast in the Amazon Prime series The Wilds straight out of school.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sales of the $6 tickets will be used to fund performances for students at Title I schools.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The man gets his exiled nephew a job on Wall Street and mentors him.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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That includes Susan Brennan, a former director of the program and a cognitive scientist at Stony Brook University, who mentors applicants throughout the state of New York.—
Jonathan Wosen,
STAT,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Tutors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutors. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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