as in educates
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 teaches
After the primary, she was put in touch with Ganz, who had been watching the campaign with interest, and who now teaches at Harvard’s Kennedy School.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Dead Bug The dead bug exercise teaches your core to stay stable while your arms and legs move independently.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
The gaming expansion aligns with what the organization teaches in animation, story development, art style, audio and motion design.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Riccio is a former NYC DOT commissioner and former MTA Board member and currently teaches at NYU’s Stern School of Business.
—Lucius J. Riccio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Scientific inquiry could be pathway to the divine Adam Hincks, a Jesuit priest who teaches at the University of Toronto and serves as an adjunct scholar at the Vatican Observatory, believes that for some, contemplating dark matter and dark energy could elevate their minds to God.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Alpha Schools, a private school that teaches students entirely using artificial intelligence programs, recently began enrolling students for classes in Chicago for next fall.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Jaber teaches special education with Chicago Public Schools and is a part-time adjunct instructor of intensive English language at Moraine Valley Community College.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
There is a synergy, too, between Nabeel and the students Razak teaches.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Dead Bug The dead bug exercise teaches your core to stay stable while your arms and legs move independently.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
The gaming expansion aligns with what the organization teaches in animation, story development, art style, audio and motion design.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Riccio is a former NYC DOT commissioner and former MTA Board member and currently teaches at NYU’s Stern School of Business.
—Lucius J. Riccio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Scientific inquiry could be pathway to the divine Adam Hincks, a Jesuit priest who teaches at the University of Toronto and serves as an adjunct scholar at the Vatican Observatory, believes that for some, contemplating dark matter and dark energy could elevate their minds to God.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Alpha Schools, a private school that teaches students entirely using artificial intelligence programs, recently began enrolling students for classes in Chicago for next fall.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Jaber teaches special education with Chicago Public Schools and is a part-time adjunct instructor of intensive English language at Moraine Valley Community College.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
There is a synergy, too, between Nabeel and the students Razak teaches.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaches
educates
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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The seat belonging to David Ko sat empty once again during the March 10 school board meeting of Niles Township High School District 219, which educates students in Skokie, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove and Niles.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Teaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaches. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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