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as in schooling
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
a teacher who devoted herself to the education of children with special needs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
a person whose extensive education was obvious to all who met him
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Recent Examples of education
The sample was weighted according to gender, age, race, education and Mass attendance according to the 2023-24 Pew Religious Landscape Study.
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Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 7 May 2025
According to Horn, that was a hard pill to swallow for Mansfield voters, left and right, who wanted more funding for public education.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Why Black Women Bear the Brunt Research shows that Black women take on more student debt than any other group, often borrowing at higher rates to finance their education.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 May 2025
Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 7 May 2025
According to Horn, that was a hard pill to swallow for Mansfield voters, left and right, who wanted more funding for public education.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Why Black Women Bear the Brunt Research shows that Black women take on more student debt than any other group, often borrowing at higher rates to finance their education.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 May 2025
Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for education
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So rather than having to pay up front for schooling, cosmetologists and barbers can start earning money quickly and work their way up the ladder.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Many families kept their kids enrolled in alternative schooling options after neighborhoods public schools reopened and returned to in-person learning.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Emotional intelligence and emotional literacy are extremely valuable skills and can greatly enhance quality of life when taught and continuously installed.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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By offering a full suite of services designed to enhance financial literacy, improve credit profiles, and optimize cash flow, the company is proving that true business success starts with strong financial foundations.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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All have a place and [some] might fit your lifestyle better than other teaching jobs.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For Catholic theologians, the significance of the name was evident, with the new pope tying himself to one of the foundational figures of modern Catholic social teaching, Pope Leo XIII, who advocated for the rights of the poor and working class amid profound economic change.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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That local knowledge, coupled with Shein’s supply chain agility, has been the magic bullet behind Musera’s growth.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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Efficiently mapping your solution to each feature requires a strong knowledge management system.—
Derek Hoyt,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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If the user follows these instructions, the command downloads and runs the malicious file known as Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS).—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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If cell phone radio waves are interfering with headsets, pilots can usually still hear instructions from the control tower, but the audio could be less clear.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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Nearby museums and nature reserves provide hands-on learning and cultural opportunities for children.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Blippi's latest episodes are full of color, creatures, and kid-friendly learning.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
2 May 2025
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The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce awarded $4,000 in scholarships to five high school students at its Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Awards Luncheon on April 24.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Franklin went from walk-on to scholarship at Florida State.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/education. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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