1
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
Americans advanced toward universal primary and then secondary education without a federal Department of Education.
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The Editors, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025
That’s why education is built into the shopping experience.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Research grants for graduate education have also come under the ax.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025
That’s why education is built into the shopping experience.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Research grants for graduate education have also come under the ax.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
Noun
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In addition to its tuition-free offer, since 2023, the university has made schooling completely free for students from families with annual incomes under $85,000, covering tuition, food, housing, health insurance and travel costs.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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The annual income threshold to qualify for free schooling at Harvard has increased from $40,000 in 2004 to $60,000 in 2006, to $85,000 since 2023, according to the university.—
Taylor Dunn,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2025
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According to the United Nations, without additional measures, by 2030 approximately 300 million students globally will lack basic numeracy and literacy skills.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The gap is wider among underserved cohorts of women, such as those with low literacy levels, low incomes, or disabilities.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Andujar and her fellow students have been able to internalize the teachings and apply them to their own experiences.—
Shahrzad Rasekh,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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Put core teachings into digital systems that deliver 24/7 regardless of your location.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Thomas is known for sharing his knowledge of Chicago’s history, such as how the Loop got the area code 312, on his Instagram and TikTok accounts.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Consider spreading a very thin (¼-inch thick) layer of topsoil across the planting area before sowing seed according to label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Keep tower fans dust-free and in good working condition with these easy-to-follow cleaning instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Industry volunteers could mentor students on real-world applications like data analysis and machine learning, educating through hands-on experience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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These include learning and behavioral problems that appear later in life.—
Lori Frasier,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Our efforts included monthly classroom visits, holiday parties for entire grades and most recently, working with community partners and foundations to gift college scholarships to six kindergarteners.—
Karen B. Moore,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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So much so that after being heavily recruited by USC and Washington, both signed rare full-ride scholarships to Arkansas, one of the dominant women’s collegiate track programs.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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