as in assignment
something assigned to be read or studied
your lesson for tonight will be the chapter on chemical reactions
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as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners
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Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
1 July 2026
The foundation and various Asian American organizations hope Lee will be celebrated every year with voluntary commemorative activities around the state such as cultural exhibits, public events and classroom lessons.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Over the coming year, The Lost Horses will roll out a series of short-form films, digital and traditional PSAs, and live events, highlighting everything from wild mustangs and rescue horses to lesson ponies and Olympic athletes.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Each lesson begins with group introductions to help swimmers build trust with the teachers and fellow participants in the pool.
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Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
1 July 2026
The foundation and various Asian American organizations hope Lee will be celebrated every year with voluntary commemorative activities around the state such as cultural exhibits, public events and classroom lessons.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Verb
Some young workers may already be learning that lesson the hard way.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Over the coming year, The Lost Horses will roll out a series of short-form films, digital and traditional PSAs, and live events, highlighting everything from wild mustangs and rescue horses to lesson ponies and Olympic athletes.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesson
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Educators can now access a Google Classroom app inside Gemini that gives it the context of their classrooms, such as the assignments, the materials, and the grades.
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The Senior Center cannot arrange seating or table assignments.
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The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.
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Lyons taught in the island elementary school for more than 20 years, until there were no more students to teach.
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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The previous day Philadelphia tied a maximum temperature record with a reading of 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
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My homework for you is to go get yourself a tomato and try an unsalted and salted slice side by side.
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This guide walks through every stage of the decision, from the legal homework and breed selection to the actual construction of a backyard chicken coop and the routines that keep a flock healthy.
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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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