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
Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
When Betsy’s sister Sally retired from a lifetime of teaching, Mom designed, financed, and built a lovely log cabin for her on the west slope of the mountain.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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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Two examples are Celebrity Substitute, a YouTube series where stars brave the chaos of substitute teaching, and Boy Room, a TikTok hit that transforms messy bedrooms into dream spaces.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
When Betsy’s sister Sally retired from a lifetime of teaching, Mom designed, financed, and built a lovely log cabin for her on the west slope of the mountain.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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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
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According to a 2023 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, the education level of 31% of Tennesseans age 25 and older is a high school diploma or its equivalent.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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Leadership turnover is a significant problem for the nation’s schools, with many heads of districts reporting that political pressures and the stresses of pandemic-era schooling have pushed them from their jobs.Mitch Smith, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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But in the Japanese tradition, schooling has been considered a shortcut and unconscionable.Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash with Hulu+ Live TV.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
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Affected ticket holders will be contacted directly with instructions regarding refunds.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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