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as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
tutored me in Spanish
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as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes
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as in teacher
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Recent Examples of tutor
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
As a cautionary tale, in 2023, tutoring company iTutor Group agreed to pay $365,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit after the company’s AI recruiting software automatically rejected more than 200 qualified job applications due to age.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
In education, virtual tutors could adapt in real time to a student’s needs, teaching not only any subject but in any language, at any pace.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Verb
He has been tutored, murder-boarded, preinterviewed and received something of a reputational makeover from his GOP supporters, who have assured Trump there are, at least as of this morning, sufficient Republican votes to make Hegseth, 44, the next secretary of Defense.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
As a cautionary tale, in 2023, tutoring company iTutor Group agreed to pay $365,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit after the company’s AI recruiting software automatically rejected more than 200 qualified job applications due to age.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Drive a client in need or tutor refugees for Catholic Charities Fort Worth
Catholic Charities Fort Worth provides a range of services to those in need in Tarrant County, and likewise has multiple volunteer opportunities.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
In education, virtual tutors could adapt in real time to a student’s needs, teaching not only any subject but in any language, at any pace.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Among the influencers in those meetings was Arturo Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian of African descent who, as a young child, often wondered about the lack of African history taught in his classrooms, an interest that formed the cornerstone of his lifework of research and preservation.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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But studying them can teach scientists about the inner workings of these animals — about their behavior and how they're adapted to living underwater.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Academic institutions, including Stanford University, have conducted many studies on how teaching compassion can guide health care professionals to both treat patients better and achieve better outcomes.—
Tara Sonenshine,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Schools and districts across the country rely on research from the IES and contractors such as the American Institutes for Research to guide best practices in classrooms.—
Jodi S. Cohen,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Funding for teachers and supplies in Uganda has dried up.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Following the success of the levy, which saw voters overwhelmingly approve both questions by nearly a two-to-one margin, financial stability allowed the restoration of $3.5 million in budget cuts that particularly affected teachers and support staff.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Danica McKellar is aiming to educate and entertain young readers in a new kids book.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Since before Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20, immigrant advocacy groups in Chicago have been trying to educate community members on their rights, for example that constitutional protections against self-incrimination apply to all people on U.S. soil, including undocumented immigrants.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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After Nick Sirianni coached his team to victory last night, his son had a hilarious message for him.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Moore had been a highly coveted coach a few coaching cycles ago but never landed a head-coaching job.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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At a recent school board meeting, Ray Joachim’s salary as an assistant instructor for veterans’ training class was increased to $250 per month.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In 2020, instructors provided training to 17 military bases located in Europe and Asia.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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She was mentored for a decade by José Clemente Orozco, who taught her the importance of authenticity in art.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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That is also true of unconscious-bias training required for all staff, as well as educational events, Black History Month celebrations and mentoring workshops that are open to all.—
Emma Goldberg,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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