tutors 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tutor
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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tutors

2 of 2

noun

plural of tutor
as in teachers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutors
  1. teaches
  2. guides
  3. teachers
  4. educates
  5. coaches
  6. instructors
  7. schools
  8. mentors
Verb
  • Connecticut had been proactive by recognizing what science teaches us about youthful offenders.
    — Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Riddick, who teaches as an adjunct professor while searching for a long-term role, says the process can fill even the most confident individuals with self-doubt.
    — Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaches
Verb
  • Their onboarding process pairs each applicant with a dedicated account manager who guides the business through underwriting and documentation.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The criminal then guides the employee through an authentication or device registration process.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of guides
Noun
  • With that money, the foundation offered to train 82 Orange County public school teachers for free.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The law requires districts developing their policies to obtain input from teachers’ representatives, administrators and parents or guardians.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of teachers
Verb
  • None of these institutions educates hundreds of thousands of students.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
Definition of educates
Verb
  • Conklin and Sharma are good friends who push each other, coaches Carter and Fresques said.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Daniel Miressi is a former professional hockey player who coaches youth hockey and has worked in the hospitality industry.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of coaches
Noun
  • By 2021 only 32% had that status, and the rest were adjunct instructors or contract faculty.
    — Paul Osterman, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Suddenly there are multiple instructors, schedules and communities and thousands of parent interactions.
    — Ignacio Carranza, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructors
Verb
  • Dean Fabrizio and James Teter, each hired in 2009, have been at their Class 6A schools the longest.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Baltimore County's Board of Education named the former Anne Arundel County schools Chief Operating Officer (COO) as its next superintendent, officials announced Monday.
    — JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of schools
Verb
  • Lee has spoken in depth about playing Iroh, who helps Aang and eventually mentors his nephew Zuko.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • Additionally, Charles visited a grassroots community organization that mentors children and young people affected by food insecurity.
    — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of mentors
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