as in education
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a chemist who has devoted his career to teaching, even though he could have made a lot more money in an industrial job
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as in educating
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 teaching
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
To be able to do that in an age of cost cutting is a valuable skill for a designer, said Daniel Keeling, assistant professor of teaching in UC Irvine’s Musical Theatre Program.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Each day, after teaching classes for a local extension office, taking online courses and caring for everyone, Denise is just tired.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Noun
The fact that Cignetti was able to apply Saban's teachings - at a non-traditional power, no less - is all the more impressive.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
To be able to do that in an age of cost cutting is a valuable skill for a designer, said Daniel Keeling, assistant professor of teaching in UC Irvine’s Musical Theatre Program.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Verb
Unlike full-time tour players, most of them make their living primarily by teaching, running golf operations, and working at facilities, not by chasing tournament purses week to week.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Each day, after teaching classes for a local extension office, taking online courses and caring for everyone, Denise is just tired.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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When Bloomberg, a strong proponent of education reform, was seeking to increase the number of charter schools in the city, Jeffries co-sponsored a bill that more than doubled the state’s charter-school cap.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The bildungsroman was a staple of my school and college literary education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Rather than holding a mass rally, the Saturday before primary day could be better spent phone banking, canvassing and educating voters about what's happened, Hardy added.—
Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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McCaskill brought action items to the meeting Wednesday, including a packet educating attendees on the Voting Rights Act and a county resolution aiming to support stronger voting right protections, encourage public hearings and discussion, urge federal action and commit to voter outreach.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Others worried that the funds would go to schooling options with little oversight or accountability, unlike public schools.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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L’Equipe reported last week that Marseille’s staff were running out of patience with him and that Beye had interrupted a training session in frustration after the 24-year-old ignored his instructions.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
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Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Teaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaching. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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