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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
Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Some 40 years ago, Carl Sagan taught the world that there were hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way alone, and perhaps as many as 100 billion galaxies within the observable Universe.
—Big Think, 25 Dec. 2024
If adjustments for filming with multiple cameras could be taught, recommended or even mandated, the goodwill to promote folks with less experience might linger a little longer.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The woman, who works in the tech industry near Boston, Massachusetts, told her digital audience that basic computer skills like using shortcuts for undoing and saving tasks—skills that were part of her school curriculum—are no longer formally taught to students.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2000, Taylor Momsen taught us all about the real meaning of Christmas as Cindy Lou Who.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Lavender initially taught Brody the trick to simplify outdoor routines and filmed a video of his clever antics to share with his breeder.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Her novels are now taught in literature and Black studies courses on mainly American college campuses.
—Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
First, rational analysis, traditionally taught in business schools, uses logical reasoning and empirical data to assess situations and outcomes.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Some 40 years ago, Carl Sagan taught the world that there were hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way alone, and perhaps as many as 100 billion galaxies within the observable Universe.
—Big Think, 25 Dec. 2024
If adjustments for filming with multiple cameras could be taught, recommended or even mandated, the goodwill to promote folks with less experience might linger a little longer.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The woman, who works in the tech industry near Boston, Massachusetts, told her digital audience that basic computer skills like using shortcuts for undoing and saving tasks—skills that were part of her school curriculum—are no longer formally taught to students.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2000, Taylor Momsen taught us all about the real meaning of Christmas as Cindy Lou Who.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Lavender initially taught Brody the trick to simplify outdoor routines and filmed a video of his clever antics to share with his breeder.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Her novels are now taught in literature and Black studies courses on mainly American college campuses.
—Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taught
Verb
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The country is in a political realignment with working-class voters moving even more in Republicans' favor and wealthier and more educated voters moving in Democrats' direction.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Other stubborn problems—low birth rates, underemployment among the college-educated, a doctors’ strike that has effectively halted elective medical procedures—have gone largely unaddressed.—
Victor Cha,
The Atlantic,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Drinking in the game: For decades, soccer fans in the UK have not been able to enjoy their preferred adult beverages while watching matches at stadiums.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Not being able to have any of the content of the thing.—
Esther Zuckerman,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Support In a meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China earlier this week, McCourt and his co-bidder Kevin O'Leary received assurances that lawmakers on both sides of the U.S. political aisle are committed to ensuring a qualified divestiture.—
Krystal Hu,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Employee Retention Credit Eligible employers are those that paid qualified wages to some or all employees after March 12, 2020, and before Jan. 1, 2022.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Career rock stars are intrinsically motivated, never take no for an answer, are highly efficient and capable of seeing projects through to completion.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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One way to read LaFleur’s assessment is the Packers didn’t have pass rushers capable of winning one-on-ones often enough, so Hafley had to get creative with ways to generate pressure.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Voice interaction is also built into the setup, potentially putting a knowledgeable music tutor within reach at all times.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mention the Handspring Puppet Theatre of Cape Town, South Africa, to any knowledgeable puppeteer and eyes invariably widen with admiration.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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People in court accused of crimes are presumed, under the law, to be competent to stand trial unless shown otherwise.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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She was initially set to be tried alongside two others with ties to the group but was deemed not competent for trial by evaluators for both the defense and prosecution.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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While some universities now offer cybersecurity degrees, bootcamps and certifications are often faster, cheaper, and more focused on employable skills.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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More than 80% of Zimbabwe’s employable population ekes out a living in the informal sector, according to official figures and the International Labor Organization.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Taught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taught. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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