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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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Recent Examples of tutor
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
She’s being raised in upper crust Gilead society, tutored in a private girls’ school led by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) for a potential prosperous husband, specifically one in the upper ranks of the military.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
ABC News,
23 May 2026
Garret needs a philosophy tutor and Hannah needs a boyfriend to capture the interest of her punk-rocker crush, Justin (Josh Heuston).
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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Cole tutored with Casa de Amistad from 2022 through 2025, the news release stated.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
She’s being raised in upper crust Gilead society, tutored in a private girls’ school led by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) for a potential prosperous husband, specifically one in the upper ranks of the military.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
Noun
While nearly every National Spelling Bee champion over the past 15 years has worked with a coach, the 32-year-old Remer is the country's only full-time, professional tutor for elite spellers.
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ABC News,
23 May 2026
Garret needs a philosophy tutor and Hannah needs a boyfriend to capture the interest of her punk-rocker crush, Justin (Josh Heuston).
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutor
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While younger generations were taught in school about the atrocities of the Holocaust, the book found that family lore continued to sanitize the past with grandparents often painted as heroes, rescuers or victims themselves.
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Those conversations taught him to look at himself as someone who could solve problems.
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, deeper truths guide practical action.
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The speed at which the tool was completed, which was about two months, also impressed Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella, who has placed great trust in Andreou to guide Copilot, the company’s pivotal AI product, in a more competitive direction.
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One thing teachers seem to agree on is a return to pen and paper.
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That proposal drew opposition from unions and associations representing teachers and school employees.
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Originally established to support anonymous crime-tip programs, the event has grown to help fund specialized equipment for local law enforcement, provide youth scholarships and educate participants about crime prevention efforts in the community.
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Its job is to educate the public, adopt regulations and investigate, audit and penalize businesses that mishandle personal information.
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Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
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The camp is being led by Geordie Kinnear, who coaches the Charlotte Checkers, the Panthers’ AHL affiliate.
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Washington's Pilates instructor, Erika Bloom, helped the actress turn the pages of her binder — which, by the looks of the vibrant cover, appeared to contain her lines for The Whoopi Monologues.
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Their lives gradually shift after meeting No Yeong-ju, an optimistic singing instructor played by Im Ji-eun, whose positive outlook encourages both women to confront their past.
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Brady is actively mentoring Mendoza, advising him to embody supreme competitiveness, leadership and mental and physical toughness to earn his teammates' respect.
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Of all his accomplishments, Connaughton took the greatest pride in mentoring generations of graduate students and teaching assistants, according to his obituary.
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“Tutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tutor. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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