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
Your Impact With Unicef Contributor, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The program also works with students’ parents, educating them about why college is important, what different postsecondary options exist and how to get involved in their kids’ schooling now.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Critics said the move depletes the government of vital data sources on American schooling and all but decimated the agency’s research division.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump and Republicans have also voiced a desire to use their congressional majorities to overhaul higher education and create a federal tax credit program that would help families nationwide pay for private schooling.
Democrats, meanwhile, are trying to figure out how to stop him.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Just one additional year of schooling can increase climate awareness by 9%, which can equip students with the skills to address the crisis and advocate for a habitable future.
—Your Impact With Unicef Contributor, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The program also works with students’ parents, educating them about why college is important, what different postsecondary options exist and how to get involved in their kids’ schooling now.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Critics said the move depletes the government of vital data sources on American schooling and all but decimated the agency’s research division.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump and Republicans have also voiced a desire to use their congressional majorities to overhaul higher education and create a federal tax credit program that would help families nationwide pay for private schooling.
Democrats, meanwhile, are trying to figure out how to stop him.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schooling
Noun
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So having his music as an ambassador for music education around the world, is this such a natural fit.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The footage, which has garnered almost 225,000 views, captures a scenario familiar to anyone who has struggled with teaching their dog to reliably come when called.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Millions of retirees devoted themselves to protecting our communities, teaching our children and delivering essential services.—
Suzanne Blake
Reporter,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Refer to your owner’s manual for specific filter removal instructions.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch the BRIT Awards in the US with AtlasVPN.—
Monica Mercuri,
StyleCaster,
1 Mar. 2025
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Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Schooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schooling. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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