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as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
educated people are often more aware and tolerant of cultural and ethnic diversity
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a violinist caressing the instrument with an educated touch
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as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a revered professor of astronomy who is credited with educating many of today's leading astronomers
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
the belief that parents better educate their children by example than by sending them to Sunday school
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Recent Examples of educated
Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
For decades, scientists have had to make educated guesses about conditions under the shelves that buttress Antarctica’s massive glaciers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Both Prince William and Prince Harry attended Eton, which at the time marked a bold new chapter for the royal family, as the late Prince Philip and King Charles were educated at Gordonstoun in Scotland.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
One of the mistakes Americans made in Iraq was to believe that the Iraq of the 1970s—highly educated, generally secular, with functioning bureaucracies—still existed.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
For decades, scientists have had to make educated guesses about conditions under the shelves that buttress Antarctica’s massive glaciers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
The talking heads educated the viewers about the basics of climbing, all while host Elle Duncan repeatedly reminded us that Honnold could die at any moment.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Both Prince William and Prince Harry attended Eton, which at the time marked a bold new chapter for the royal family, as the late Prince Philip and King Charles were educated at Gordonstoun in Scotland.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educated
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According to family lore, Henry had somehow circumvented the state’s strict law against educating the enslaved and become literate.—
Eugene Robinson,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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The study contributes to the academic field of ethnomathematics, which identifies mathematical knowledge embedded in cultural expression by prehistoric or non-literate communities.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a shortage of skilled workers who have both the manual skills and the organizational skills needed for the sector, and there’s also competition among companies for warehouse personnel based on pay, benefits, lifestyle and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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The final week of the summer season, Louisville Ballet returns for a 10th season to present an original dancepiece from choreographer Roger Creel, inspired by Shakespeare.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Alyssa Firkus, Director of Education for the Lake County Forest Preserves, said the exhibit on pollinators was inspired when one of their exhibit designers learned about The Bee Collective of Columbus, Ohio, which creates art related to bees, in addition to educating on pollinators.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The fact that Katherine had been institutionalized may have tainted her scholarly reputation.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Brown-Grier argued that this knowledge gap is not just a scholarly problem but a governance one.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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That said, a season-ending injury to Zach Charbonnet leaves the Seahawks with only one dangerous runner, and Kenneth Walker is more adept at hurting defenses inside than on the edges, where the Patriots are weakest.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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The brain is also far more adept at handling things like ambiguity, subtlety, and nuance.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Half a blip later, once the contestant has correctly named that tune, the audience becomes Coyne, the humble game show host hoping to be schooled in the mysterious tower of song.—
Chris Richards,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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This requires architects and acousticians deeply schooled in theaters, and each has its own acoustical needs.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Call it enlightened self-interest wrapped in black and gold.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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When these two celestial energies come together, themes surrounding our current commitments and trajectories become enlightened.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Educated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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