as in assignments
something assigned to be read or studied
your lesson for tonight will be the chapter on chemical reactions
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as in teaches
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 lessons
Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Looking ahead, the lessons learned from the near-disaster could be used for future projects like sub-sea tunnels, metro systems, and work in high-risk geological environments.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, the lessons of 2025 prove that a handful of sellout lawmakers will stop at nothing to clear the way for unchecked profiteering at the expense of Florida communities.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Salaam traces her first lessons back to childhood, watching her mother arrange flowers for friends and for the Muslim community.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Bregman was great at relaying tips and lessons to the coaches and players.
—Dan Roche
january 11, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
At Beaver Creek, a ski pass costs $319, equipment is priced around $106, meals go for $35, while half-day lessons cost $315.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
There are lessons to be learned.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Solar storms and background cosmic radiation could pose significant risks to settlers, and lessons from this mission could help NASA protect human crews who may eventually spend time there.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
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On the other hand, parents who came after the boomer generation are more likely to recognize that failure can teach lessons too, like building resilience.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for lessons
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Police officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the police officer’s work.—
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The board also took on their assignments to various other county boards.—
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Adopting these federal tax cuts for businesses could, at least in theory, attract businesses to Idaho, said Seth Ruhter, who teaches courses on economics and corporate finance at the College of Idaho.—
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As a young man, he was raised by his domineering father (Charles Dance), who sits with him and teaches him about the sciences.—
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
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Wrightwood got more than 16 inches of rain, with similar readings in the San Bernardino mountains — not totally unprecedented, but definitely unusual, Wheeler said.—
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
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Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Painted Turtle, which provides a summer camp experience for kids with serious medical issues, and the Bridge School, which educates children with severe speech and physical disabilities.—
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Sales of the $6 tickets will be used to fund performances for students at Title I schools.—
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“Lessons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessons. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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