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as in schooling
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a teacher who devoted herself to the education of children with special needs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
a person whose extensive education was obvious to all who met him
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Recent Examples of education
The sample was weighted according to gender, age, race, education and Mass attendance according to the 2023-24 Pew Religious Landscape Study.
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Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 7 May 2025
According to Horn, that was a hard pill to swallow for Mansfield voters, left and right, who wanted more funding for public education.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Why Black Women Bear the Brunt Research shows that Black women take on more student debt than any other group, often borrowing at higher rates to finance their education.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 May 2025
Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 7 May 2025
According to Horn, that was a hard pill to swallow for Mansfield voters, left and right, who wanted more funding for public education.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Why Black Women Bear the Brunt Research shows that Black women take on more student debt than any other group, often borrowing at higher rates to finance their education.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 May 2025
Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
Noun
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Students could get up to $2,000 for home schooling.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2025
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Each community documents and pools the funds for the common good (including schooling, social services, and cultural initiatives).—
Mark Johanson,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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By offering a full suite of services designed to enhance financial literacy, improve credit profiles, and optimize cash flow, the company is proving that true business success starts with strong financial foundations.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The tech-savvy students then spend their afternoons working on non-academic critical life skills like public speaking, financial literacy or even how to ride a bike.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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All have a place and [some] might fit your lifestyle better than other teaching jobs.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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He’s been writing, editing and teaching for nearly 50 years, with stops in Hagerstown, Maryland; Riverside, California; Annapolis; Baltimore; and, since 1981, Washington.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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In the telling of Kelly and lead writer Davide Serino, also credited as co-creator, Carême attracts the interest of then-First Consul Bonaparte (Frank Molinaro) when his knowledge of natural remedies helps the leader recover from a mid-coital seizure.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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The flow of knowledge and expertise from academia into industry is what transforms abstract scientific insights into deployable technologies with strategic and economic value.—
Sarah Kreps,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Her original post had included a link to a website that provided instructions for buying the tokens.—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Nearby museums and nature reserves provide hands-on learning and cultural opportunities for children.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Blippi's latest episodes are full of color, creatures, and kid-friendly learning.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
2 May 2025
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The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce awarded $4,000 in scholarships to five high school students at its Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Awards Luncheon on April 24.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Franklin went from walk-on to scholarship at Florida State.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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