as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
found his calling in the tutoring of children with special educational needs
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as in educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
tutored me in Spanish
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as in guiding
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes
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Recent Examples of tutoring
Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The second level has more general classrooms, small meeting rooms and open-plan tutoring spaces that support less-formal learning sessions.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Because of this, parents can be financially restricted from funding tutoring or test preparation.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The organization provides one-on-one professional tutoring to thousands of students three to five days a week, Helfrich said.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Proceeds will be split between there and the Currys' foundation, which supports children and families in Oakland with healthy meal options, safe play spaces and equipment and learning resources such as tutoring and access to books.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Wyzant provides academic tutoring services, which allow tutors to establish their own hourly rates that range between $25 and $100.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Scholarships can be used for tuition, tutoring, special needs services, transportation and educational technology.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Students also receive advising, tutoring, resources for their basic needs and emergency assistance.
—Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
My office hours were more like counseling sessions than tutoring.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
And what of the gently curmudgeonly man of letters who runs an after-school study room for children, tutoring them in everything from multiplication tables to Victor Hugo?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Jo-Ann Staves would help with tutoring children, teaching them English and the alphabet.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Consequently, tutoring companies and educational startups will face increasing pressure to collaborate with major AI platforms or risk obsolescence in the test-prep domain.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Notre Dame’s model, called Tutor-ND, expands tutoring access by building capacity in schools and community organizations with its training.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
But these are not tutoring gigs or customer service roles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Tech optimists may point to the benefits screens can have for individual tutoring or supplemental materials.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The second level has more general classrooms, small meeting rooms and open-plan tutoring spaces that support less-formal learning sessions.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Because of this, parents can be financially restricted from funding tutoring or test preparation.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The organization provides one-on-one professional tutoring to thousands of students three to five days a week, Helfrich said.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Proceeds will be split between there and the Currys' foundation, which supports children and families in Oakland with healthy meal options, safe play spaces and equipment and learning resources such as tutoring and access to books.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Wyzant provides academic tutoring services, which allow tutors to establish their own hourly rates that range between $25 and $100.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Scholarships can be used for tuition, tutoring, special needs services, transportation and educational technology.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026
Students also receive advising, tutoring, resources for their basic needs and emergency assistance.
—Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
My office hours were more like counseling sessions than tutoring.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
And what of the gently curmudgeonly man of letters who runs an after-school study room for children, tutoring them in everything from multiplication tables to Victor Hugo?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Jo-Ann Staves would help with tutoring children, teaching them English and the alphabet.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Consequently, tutoring companies and educational startups will face increasing pressure to collaborate with major AI platforms or risk obsolescence in the test-prep domain.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Notre Dame’s model, called Tutor-ND, expands tutoring access by building capacity in schools and community organizations with its training.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
But these are not tutoring gigs or customer service roles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutoring
Noun
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Wallenberg teaches ninth through twelfth grade and is in her 50th year of teaching.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The creative decision also mirrors the experience of doctors, nurses and students within a teaching hospital, which often includes a revolving door of staff.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though the financial savings enable Cristo Rey to redirect the money to educating high school students, Kendall said the benefits do more.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Following the introduction of courses in cosmetics and fragrances in 2023, the school added new classes aimed at educating and training in the professional channel to support the increasing demand for skilled figures, especially in the hair and makeup categories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 Mar. 2026
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He is moved by Nelson’s music and lyrics, but mostly, Nelson provides a guiding light for Crockett’s own navigation of Nashville and the larger music business.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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That experience introduced mo‘o—continuity, succession—as a guiding thread for the triennial, reminding me that everything exists in relation and within long lineages of care.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The latest reform also failed to address the lack of education and support for employers navigating the state’s more than 1,100-page labor code.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cantens, who has coaching experience in Germany and the Dominican Republic, has had success recruiting internationally.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Michigan coach Dusty May is coaching in his second Final Four in four seasons.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than 135,000 people are sheltering in over 660 collective sites, while essential services—water, sanitation, and schooling—are being severely disrupted.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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But this mayor has made clear his intention to ensure both genuine community involvement in schooling and accountability in outcomes.—
Dennis Walcott,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite his setbacks, Byfield found ways to give back—volunteering to help EMS teams learn how to treat patients with heart pumps and mentoring others with similar diagnoses.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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As a Jacksonville University senior, Ally Capriotti took a service learning class that involved mentoring high school students.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The MorphoScan scale comes with an instruction manual and a USB-A-to-USB-C charging cable, but no wall brick.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Tutoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutoring. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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