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Recent Examples of reeducate
The state wants Exxon to pay billions of dollars and to reeducate the public that the vast majority of plastic isn’t recyclable and is just trash.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Sep. 2024
Like Astrid and Lydia before her, Gen Z is being reeducated via horror-movie camp humor.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Sep. 2024
What will not be disputed, however, is the way in which the U.S. military learned from its initial blunders, adapted, retrained and reeducated its soldiers, transitioned seamlessly from counterinsurgency to stability operations, and strengthened the capacity of Iraqi forces.
—Emma Sky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2011
The label was removed after California Hospital Medical Center turned in a plan that included reeducating staff in its labor and delivery department on detecting and treating hemorrhages, according to the state report on its findings.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2023
That label was dropped after the hospital submitted a plan to fix the problems, including reeducating nurses on measures to prevent blood clots.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
In the midst of a hedonistic era, Deyhle had a vision of holistically treating illnesses and also reeducating people about food.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
In the context of entrepreneurship, having an educator’s mindset means constantly striving to educate and reeducate the people around you about your vision.
—Yec, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
In the fifth Scream, the killer is motivated to bring things back to basics and reeducate the next generation about classic scares of yore.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2022
Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Sep. 2024
Like Astrid and Lydia before her, Gen Z is being reeducated via horror-movie camp humor.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Sep. 2024
What will not be disputed, however, is the way in which the U.S. military learned from its initial blunders, adapted, retrained and reeducated its soldiers, transitioned seamlessly from counterinsurgency to stability operations, and strengthened the capacity of Iraqi forces.
—Emma Sky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2011
The label was removed after California Hospital Medical Center turned in a plan that included reeducating staff in its labor and delivery department on detecting and treating hemorrhages, according to the state report on its findings.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2023
That label was dropped after the hospital submitted a plan to fix the problems, including reeducating nurses on measures to prevent blood clots.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
In the midst of a hedonistic era, Deyhle had a vision of holistically treating illnesses and also reeducating people about food.
—Janine Di Giovanni, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
In the context of entrepreneurship, having an educator’s mindset means constantly striving to educate and reeducate the people around you about your vision.
—Yec, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
In the fifth Scream, the killer is motivated to bring things back to basics and reeducate the next generation about classic scares of yore.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeducate
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There's an opportunity for these people to retrain and retool, [but] new jobs should be created as well.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Setting up the necessary connectivity, upgrading core systems, and retraining staff all involve tangible expenses that can make FedNow appear more of a burden than a benefit at first glance.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Discussions around changing West Ada’s classroom display policy in 2022 were informed by this new law, with content neutrality seen as a way to prevent bias — or accusations of bias — in schools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.—
Meeri Savolainen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But every so often, an opportunity emerges to reteach some basics.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Patients use special exercises and technology, like electric stimulation, to reteach their nervous system to control movement.—
Lilly Price,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2024
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Ensure that cannabis use is legal in your state and familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding consumption, especially in public or shared spaces.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Before hitting the road, thoroughly inspect the RV, familiarize yourself with its operations, and ask the rental company for a comprehensive walkthrough.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Reeducate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeducate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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