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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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C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
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This book is about an adult witch, Mika, who is hired to tutor three young witches.
—The New Yorker, 12 Feb. 2025
Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
To improve his grades the determined Ga-min (Hwang Min-hyun) tries various academic approaches—attending a cram school, using a tutor and finally transferring schools.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Imagine if Butler had been around to tutor Billy Hamilton.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Amazon | Bookshop
This book is about an adult witch, Mika, who is hired to tutor three young witches.
—The New Yorker, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
Gabriel Martinez was a stay-at-home dad to his 10-year-old and 5-year-old kids before spotting the call for tutors.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
To improve his grades the determined Ga-min (Hwang Min-hyun) tries various academic approaches—attending a cram school, using a tutor and finally transferring schools.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutor
Verb
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More than a decade on, the So Kates have become such a fixture in Zendaya’s wardrobe that even her employers, Louis Vuitton and Valentino, have been taught to expect no less.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Supervisors who focused not just on academic content, but also on teaching academic skills and demystifying academic culture, helped students feel more equipped and less alone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sophisticated learning tools now guide workers through financial literacy, supply chain management basics, and other adjacent skills—paving the way for internal mobility in ways that were previously out of reach, especially for deskless or mobile workers.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The open-plan interior also facilitates interaction between the family and crew of seven, plus a teacher and speech therapist.—
Katia Damborsky,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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Improvement in these key areas will improve issues around declining enrollment, stakeholder mistrust and retention of great teachers and staff.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don't show up and ask someone there to educate you.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The bottom line: The Oregon Health Authority is working to expand peer networks throughout the state, especially in rural communities in the eastern part of the state, to better reach at-risk populations and educate health care providers, while continuing to track its prevalence in the drug supply.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Summitt coached Harper during her collegiate career, from 1995-98.—
Kevin Utz,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Malone coached the Nuggets for 10 seasons and led them to their first and only title in 2023.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cruise will be hosted by pro pickleball instructor Bob McDowell.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Improving emotional intelligence correlates with measures like professional confidence, ethics, engagement with managers and employees, mentoring and coaching staff and advising the board of directors on critical HR issues.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Finding a workplace that fosters mentoring is crucial for career development.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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