as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners
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Recent Examples of lesson
Mike Jones, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Watching how inextricably you and Mom were connected was another good lesson.
—Clea Newman, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022
Oregon tried to lesson the load on Verdell the past few springs, with last year’s practices cut short before full contact any way.
—oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2021
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Noun
Despite folding all of those lessons into his coaching philosophies, Quinn has remained mindful to go about the job in his own way rather than trying to imitate his mentors.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Watching how inextricably you and Mom were connected was another good lesson.
—Clea Newman, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Democrats are battling among themselves over how, and whether, to lesson some of these curbs.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022
Oregon tried to lesson the load on Verdell the past few springs, with last year’s practices cut short before full contact any way.
—oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesson
Noun
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He was designated for assignment in the fall but signed on a minor-league deal earlier this winter.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of his latest assignments is to create a gargantuan 10-foot mosquito form for Johnson & Johnson’s new insect repellant product that will be unveiled next month in Las Vegas.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Classes here cover a wide range of baking techniques, from colorful cakes to pies and pastries, all taught in a fun and approachable manner.—
Amy Bizzarri,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Like all of Ross’ kids, she was taught about entrepreneurship and financial responsibility from a young age.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Oregon students are continuing to face significant challenges in reading and math, according to a federal education report released yesterday — the state placed among the lowest in the nation for proficiency.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Aside from India’s budget, inflation readings for the U.S., euro zone and Tokyo are in focus next week, while Big Tech reports earnings.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The office now is responsible for educating and developing strategies with the military on how to reduce civilian harm and working with allied nations on harm reduction strategies.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Three years later, Anaheim Union High School District trustees passed a resolution to sue Mexico for $50 million for the cost of educating people like me, who were the children of unauthorized immigrants.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The truth is Rae has been doing her homework, studying her idols down to their smallest moves.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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These moments can include getting ready to leave the house, or shifting from playtime to homework.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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