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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 taught
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
This approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where individuals are taught to recognize and challenge distorted thinking patterns.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The original German series starred Tom Beck as Felix, the youngest professor to have ever taught theoretical physics at his university — and also the great-grandson of Al.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Programmers entering the workforce come from schools where secure coding is barely mentioned, let alone taught—exposing a real weakness in computer science education.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s actually what I was taught a lot on the set, to always expect the unexpected.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
To help Athena in her new role, the air traffic controllers have called in a flight school instructor who has taught students, but only on a simulator.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
This experience has taught me to lead with more presence, more gratitude, and a deep sense of surrender—not surrender in a passive way, but surrender in the sense of trusting the process, even when the outcome is unknown.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
These experiences have taught me the value of creating your own path and not trying to be anyone but yourself.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Earlier, a more experienced DJ, Popo, from Atlanta, taught her how to scratch.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
This approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where individuals are taught to recognize and challenge distorted thinking patterns.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The original German series starred Tom Beck as Felix, the youngest professor to have ever taught theoretical physics at his university — and also the great-grandson of Al.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Programmers entering the workforce come from schools where secure coding is barely mentioned, let alone taught—exposing a real weakness in computer science education.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
That’s actually what I was taught a lot on the set, to always expect the unexpected.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
To help Athena in her new role, the air traffic controllers have called in a flight school instructor who has taught students, but only on a simulator.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
This experience has taught me to lead with more presence, more gratitude, and a deep sense of surrender—not surrender in a passive way, but surrender in the sense of trusting the process, even when the outcome is unknown.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
These experiences have taught me the value of creating your own path and not trying to be anyone but yourself.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taught
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And while parents have the right to choose how their own children are educated, that choice does not convey the right to undermine access to quality public education for the whole.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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If behavior dictates that inexpensive clothes aren't cared for well, how should consumers be educated on better care practices for all clothes?Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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George Kittle On the ugly game: Being able to deal with all of that and still come out with a win.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Being able to score in the red zone is hugely important in flag football, Ramirez said, but the Indians failed to score in the red zone three times.Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Harris, Rasmussen said, was not qualified to be president.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Another tense moment between Grace and Kate about whether or not Kate is qualified to be VP is interrupted by Hal’s call and the return of the score.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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People who are elderly, sick, or disabled may not be capable of flight.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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The dedicated graphics card is capable of 1080p gaming at medium settings just as long as the title isn’t too demanding and will help with any graphic design tasks.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Home Depot also demystified the mechanics of plumbing, electrical wiring and construction, staffing stores with knowledgeable salespeople who could answer shoppers' questions and guide them to the proper equipment.Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each tasting is led by knowledgeable wine educators.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chevrolet has given consumers the opportunity to purchase a competent, long-range EV with no frills at an unbeatable price, with cash-on-the-hood from Uncle Sam sweetening the pot ever further.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Toyota's Land Cruiser 250 was released a year ago and was already enjoyable, daring, and off-road competent.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Try slouchy or slim-fit designs tucked under midi hemlines, from skirts to dresses, and wider shafts with fitted or straight-leg jeans tucked in.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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Play with proportion by pairing it with a fitted miniskirt, or give it a baggy-on-baggy look with wide-leg jeans.Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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This concept was recently developed by the ILO and includes all employable individuals who are desiring a job.David T. Nudelman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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As college costs soared to new heights in recent years, saddling many students with crippling loan debt, that discourse has only become increasingly fraught, raising the stakes for schools to prove their degrees leave students better prepared and employable.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Taught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taught. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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