as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
the extended schooling needed for a horse to be able to make those precision movements
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as in teaching
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 schooling
Ammcise Apply,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Antetokounmpo’s preferences might also reflect proximity to friends and family, quality of schooling, cultural interests and weather.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
But the Trackhouse Racing driver was in another league Sunday, schooling the stars of the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International.
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ABC News,
10 May 2026
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Noun
As a result, parents must consider not only their own safety but also what returning could mean for their children’s security, schooling and ability to remain with their families.
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Ammcise Apply,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Antetokounmpo’s preferences might also reflect proximity to friends and family, quality of schooling, cultural interests and weather.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
Their days were spent exploring the oasis, connecting with local families and participating in a world-schooling community made up of other traveling families.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
But the Trackhouse Racing driver was in another league Sunday, schooling the stars of the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International.
—
ABC News,
10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooling
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Another $10 million will pay for voter education and outreach.
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Gaynor, who grew up in Illinois, also credits the books for teaching her about the 19th and early 20th century Swedish emigration in her region.
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The ordinance that restricts yoga instruction at city parks does not outlaw teaching other subjects including tai chi and Shakespeare, the city has conceded in court proceedings.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.
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Another $10 million would go toward educating voters on the state's election process, with half of that going to counties and the rest going to the state.
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The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
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“Schooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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