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as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
educated people are often more aware and tolerant of cultural and ethnic diversity
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a violinist caressing the instrument with an educated touch
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as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a revered professor of astronomy who is credited with educating many of today's leading astronomers
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
the belief that parents better educate their children by example than by sending them to Sunday school
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Recent Examples of educated
Byemmet Livingstone, science.org, 3 Oct. 2024
Harris is on firmer footing with older and more educated Black voters, especially those who identify with the legacy of the civil rights era.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
As the public becomes more educated about the dangers of opioids, there has been some improvement, albeit slight, in the situation.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
And educated professionals earn a pittance compared with their counterparts in wealthier countries.
—Byemmet Livingstone, science.org, 3 Oct. 2024
Harris is on firmer footing with older and more educated Black voters, especially those who identify with the legacy of the civil rights era.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
Verb
If behavior dictates that inexpensive clothes aren't cared for well, how should consumers be educated on better care practices for all clothes?
—Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
As the public becomes more educated about the dangers of opioids, there has been some improvement, albeit slight, in the situation.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educated
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These entertaining performances would disseminate information about the gods to both literate and illiterate audiences all throughout China.Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
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Logically literate people will know how to ask the right questions of their leaders, how to spot fallacies, and, crucially, how to make decisions that truly align with their values.Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
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Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where individuals are taught to recognize and challenge distorted thinking patterns.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Earlier, a more experienced DJ, Popo, from Atlanta, taught her how to scratch.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Dunn was inspired to visit the site by photos from social media, like many others.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The contest was inspired by the introduction of the Lancashire heeler into the National Dog Show for the first time this year.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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My scholarly research has identified emerging climate risk here due to the wide range of extreme weather events experienced and the number of vulnerable, less-resilient communities.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the 1880s, in scholarly Cambridge, Massachusetts, a professed divinator has kept for years a large business-like and soberly worded advertisement of his services.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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Methane is adept at absorbing red wavelengths in the visible spectrum and scattering blue light.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The idea is to target points props for high-usage point guards who are adept at running the pick-and-roll (PnR) and can pull up against the Celtics.Matt Modi, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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As America finally melts down under the New Founding Fathers’ murderous regime, our heroes must take refuge by escaping over the border to Mexico — to more civilized lands.Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
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The studio musicians were highly proficient, and above all, Tatsuro’s arrangements were perfect.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Bears have been really proficient with that package and Kramer on the field for goal line and short-yardage situations.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Educated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educated. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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