as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job
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as in educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a master gardener taught us about the basics of organic gardening
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Recent Examples of teaching
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Some of my favorite teaching moments are when students offer up their own jokes or word play.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2025
Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.
—Suzanne Blake
reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The defense countered that no physical force or restraint was ever used and that OneTaste’s spiritual teachings were protected by the First Amendment.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Some of my favorite teaching moments are when students offer up their own jokes or word play.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2025
Verb
The victims of the attack included an ex-Princeton University football player, a recent high school grad bound for nursing school, a young mother teaching her daughter how to read and a father of two celebrating the new year with his cousin, among others.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.
—Suzanne Blake
reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaching
Noun
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This article was written by the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.—
Jon Marcus,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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In recent years, Keith has launched projects that center youth, arts education, and community wellness.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 June 2025
Verb
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She's spent over six months educating her following of over 700,000 about JEB.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Going the extra mile to welcome Latino students A small Catholic university that dates back to 1922, Dominican has a history of educating the children of immigrants — in earlier times those of northern and central European origin.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco was trying to create a Marxist demonstration out of its schooling, and parents in the famously progressive city wanted nothing to do with it.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 May 2025
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There seems to be a popular opinion among some teachers and parents that maintaining a native language would keep students back in their schooling.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Residents were advised to heed official warnings throughout the severe weather cycle and stay alert for any additional storm advisories or emergency instructions.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The only instructions for the theater audience that night will be to get their butts in the seats before curtain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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