lessoning

verb

present participle of lesson
as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field would tirelessly lesson the children in proper manners

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  1. teaching
  2. educating
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  • The scene in her first year teaching a Digital Arts class at her alma mater has been somewhat different.
    — Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Progressing as an educator, from teaching to history department chair at the Washington campus two years ago, District 60 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia chose Roman-Melendez to become the assistant principal at North Elementary School.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaching
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  • Meilunaite found a similar path forward by educating herself on midlife health, shifting her sleep and giving her body more time to recover.
    — Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
  • As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of educating
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“Lessoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessoning. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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