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
Luke Smith, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The biggest lesson from a situation like this is number one, this isn't normal.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Feb. 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
While Ferrari conducts all of its meetings in English, Hamilton started taking Italian lessons last year to interact better with his mechanics and engineers, like chit-chatting about day-to-day life.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The biggest lesson from a situation like this is number one, this isn't normal.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Feb. 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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As mentioned above, Iowa’s first-half efficiency from 3-point range was nonexistent in the second half, and Maryland appeared more active staying on its assignments and using its hands to make four steals.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Any other pitcher could just be sent on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Though Reacher sounds disappointed that Zachary Beck never taught his son to punch — my dad didn’t teach me, either!—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Before turning to journalism, Hammond taught English while living in Thailand and Malaysia.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Thank you for being a subscriber Plunge further into books at The New York Times or our reading recommendations.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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As Vallas pointed out in a piece two years ago, in 2019, only 26% of all Chicago Public Schools 11th graders were found to be proficient in reading and math, according to state assessments.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stanford educated Soubhik Dawn, a two-time founder and seasoned product management professional, understands the abyss that confronts many job seekers.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The program works to educate kids on physical fitness and healthy eating while providing necessary equipment like running shoes for low-income households.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reading takes up 4% of the time, with homework accounting for just 1%.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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By giving teens the freedom to fail something—a test, a quiz, meeting a homework deadline—parents put them in control, which (over time) does feel motivating.—
Jenny Anderson,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Lesson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesson. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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