as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
the extended schooling needed for a horse to be able to make those precision movements
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as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
schooled their children in proper etiquette for formal occasions
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Recent Examples of schooling
Anna North, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency moved to eliminate nearly $1 billion in research contracts that have provided data sources on American schooling.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Mar. 2025
Providing the electricity, phone, and internet needed for online schooling is a huge challenge.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2025
The two policies in this category were: ending federal funding for universities and schools that require COVID-19 vaccination, and allowing parents to apply public funds to private or religious schooling.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
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That left students — including a 12-year-old boy with autism and epilepsy who’s been unwillingly assigned to remote schooling — without recourse and, in some cases, losing precious weeks of learning.
—Anna North, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency moved to eliminate nearly $1 billion in research contracts that have provided data sources on American schooling.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Mar. 2025
Providing the electricity, phone, and internet needed for online schooling is a huge challenge.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Feb. 2025
The two policies in this category were: ending federal funding for universities and schools that require COVID-19 vaccination, and allowing parents to apply public funds to private or religious schooling.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooling
Noun
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Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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So, how might Trump’s efforts to eliminate the longtime department affect American education?—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The footage, which has garnered almost 225,000 views, captures a scenario familiar to anyone who has struggled with teaching their dog to reliably come when called.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.—
Suzanne Blake
Reporter,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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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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Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Schooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooling. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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