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adjective

as in taught

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verb

past tense of tutor
1
as in educated
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field tutored me in Spanish

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2
as in guided
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 tutored
Verb
Jones took him under his wing, and JFM tutored him even while knowing Roach was going to take his job. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2026 Washington’s young starters were tutored by Griffin, a crafty All-Star. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 That’s expected to be the philosophy of O’Leary, who tutored his Western Michigan players by showing them tapes of the Chargers. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The two worked with the nonprofit Saluda Community Table and Robert tutored children at a local school and volunteered at the Western North Carolina Air Museum, the obituary reports. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Cole tutored with Casa de Amistad from 2022 through 2025, the news release stated. — 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 Her first year in New Haven, Heidi tutored students on weekends to pay her parents back. — Nicholas Dawidoff, New Yorker, 10 May 2026 Bianchi expressed gratitude for Hall, who tutored him in the summer ahead of Bianchi’s junior year to get his grades up from missing the last term of school as a sophomore. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutored
  1. trained
  2. taught
  3. guided
  4. schooled
  5. educated
  6. coached
  7. able
  8. accompanied
Adjective
  • Hundreds of millions of people are using its generative AI tools each week, so people are beginning to tap into the power of these generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and large language models (LLMs).
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Even trained and experienced guides may violate emotional or interpersonal boundaries of participants, who are in vulnerable and suggestible states brought on by the effects of the drugs themselves.
    — Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of trained
Verb
  • The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.
    — Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of taught
Verb
  • In Ukraine, a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three civilians at a gas station, including a 19-year-old university student.
    — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Lucas put together a roster in one offseason using the transfer portal and guided it to a 26-9 record and the NCAA Tournament following a 13-5 mark in league play.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of guided
Adjective
  • But, as Mitski well recognizes — and was obviously able to convince management and booking — the 8,000 or so mostly young people who were able to attend over the course of a week won’t likely ever forget being this thoroughly schooled.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The girl was from New Jersey, where parents are not required to inform the government of their intent to home-school a child and where a lack of state oversight means many children go un-schooled.
    — Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Definition of schooled
Verb
  • In keeping with royal tradition, the young Duke of Kent was educated at Ludgrove (also attended by Prince William and Prince Harry), then Eton and later Le Rosey in Switzerland.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
  • On campus, students are educated on the importance of not touching or feeding the donkeys, which weigh about 500 pounds and can charge at humans when feeling threatened.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of educated
Verb
  • Gerard Gallant, who coached that team that made it to the Stanley Cup Final, was in attendance along with several players.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Gerard Gallant, who coached that team, was in attendance along with several players from that squad.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of coached
Adjective
  • Billy, now inhabiting the body of and living as William, was then able to use his powers to help Tommy’s soul find a new body to inhabit.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The show’s creative team was able to concentrate on making the series itself rather than second-guessing every decision to appeal to the international market.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of able
Verb
  • The films will compete for the Golden Alexander – Michel Dimopoulos Award, accompanied by a 10,000 euro ($11,240) cash prize, and the Silver Alexander for best direction, which comes with a 5,000 euro ($5,620) cash prize.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also an in-ground lap pool and a tennis court accompanied by a covered viewing pavilion.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of accompanied

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