as in academy
a place or establishment for teaching and learning
one of the first schools in the country to admit girls as students
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as in to teach
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 school
Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Raised in a strict Christian household and home schooled from third to 12th grade, Johnson’s interests butted up against the will of his parents.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Botstein’s five-decade tenure had made the school a fixture in art-world institutional life.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Verb
Once you’re schooled and ready to check out, remember to update your bed pillows, pillowcases, and, of course, treat yourself to a new sheet set.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Raised in a strict Christian household and home schooled from third to 12th grade, Johnson’s interests butted up against the will of his parents.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for school
Noun
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Eleni, my exceptionally knowledgeable TrueTrips tour guide, led me to the ruins of Plato’s academy.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The academy’s Board of Governors reviews its rules annually.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The new Supreme Court ruling and the ongoing efforts to reshape how Black history is taught, raises alarms among scholars who study Florida’s civil rights past.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Orthodox schools, a figure that does not include haredi Orthodox teenagers studying in yeshivot and seminaries not included in government data.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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According to the letter, the inspectors will recommend removing sanctions put in place in response to an audit of the seminary’s finances.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Terracycle, a recycling company with a major distribution center in Aurora, will also be on-site to educate the community about waste diversion and creating a zero-carbon footprint, according to the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the heart of this is also the aim to create an ecosystem for young filmmakers – one that empowers and educates them on the importance of marketing and distribution so that great stories don’t just get made, but truly reach audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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“School.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/school. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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