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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
With a focus on personal education and honest interactions, each one of his entrepreneurial ventures aims to empower clients to trust their instincts.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, The Dollywood Foundation supports the Imagination Library and other programs that aid people in need and promote education and creativity.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
They are released into society as adults after spending crucial developmental years behind bars with limited access to education and training on the basics of how to live as independent individuals.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Sectional partisanship overlaps with race, age, education, and religion, transforming a political divide into a cultural clash.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, The Dollywood Foundation supports the Imagination Library and other programs that aid people in need and promote education and creativity.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
They are released into society as adults after spending crucial developmental years behind bars with limited access to education and training on the basics of how to live as independent individuals.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Sectional partisanship overlaps with race, age, education, and religion, transforming a political divide into a cultural clash.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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Tashi Wangchuk, a Tibetan businessman who petitioned the government to preserve schooling in Tibetan and spoke to The Times about his efforts, was sentenced to prison for five years in 2018.Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fighting prompted the main U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, to suspend its services, including schooling.Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Amplify Education Senior product marketing manager, literacy suite.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Nonprofits El Centro Hispano and Life Skills for Youth were awarded $3 million to expand digital access and literacy programs in Arkansas from the U.S. Department of Commerce.Alex Golden, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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Much of its fame comes from charismatic street vendors such as 40X, who spread the teachings of the late Minister Elijah Muhammad on city corners and at markets and fairs; those teachings include that the navy bean is a kind of superfood.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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What are the cultural, economic, and political currents that led us here? Series Reading lists, discussion guides, syllabi, pedagogical essays, and other free teaching resources for higher ed and secondary school faculty.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Times officials were aware of the earlier fire and its general proximity to the starting point of the Palisades fire, and looking into whether they are related.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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On one side, there’s a wealth of scientific knowledge.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Driving instructions directives Blue Words: Brake, park, signal, turn.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, according to Michigan Modern, the architect didn’t send any instructions on how to build this fundamental element of the home, causing confusion.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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These findings reinforce the value of visuals—like diagrams, charts or illustrated notes—as a powerful tool for propelling learning and understanding.Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Marion landed a scholarship to the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, where his ascent continued.Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for all 2025 scholarships until April 10.Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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