as in educator
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a young man who ardently wants to become a teacher and teach first grade
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This concept of ‘self compassion’ has been studied extensively and has made a difference in teachers, healthcare professionals and parents.
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Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The 8 Best Nonstick Pans Bernard Janssen is an executive chef, culinary teacher, recipe writer, and spokesperson for all premium brands under ZWILLING J.A. Henckels.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Hardin, 56, was in prison serving a decadeslong sentence for the 2017 murder of water department employee James Appleton in Gateway, Arkansas, and the 1997 rape of a school teacher in nearby Rogers.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 June 2025
To that end, the Institute sends teachers into public schools across the state.
—John Burnett, NPR, 7 June 2025
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Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The 8 Best Nonstick Pans Bernard Janssen is an executive chef, culinary teacher, recipe writer, and spokesperson for all premium brands under ZWILLING J.A. Henckels.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Hardin, 56, was in prison serving a decadeslong sentence for the 2017 murder of water department employee James Appleton in Gateway, Arkansas, and the 1997 rape of a school teacher in nearby Rogers.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 June 2025
To that end, the Institute sends teachers into public schools across the state.
—John Burnett, NPR, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacher
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Two years ago, Santiago Charter administrators Ashley Pedroza and Lauren Salloum attended a dual enrollment professional development program for high school educators.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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The San Dieguito Union High School District board approved a settlement agreement with the San Dieguito Faculty Association on June 11 in a show of support for educators.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The stern instructor displays a remarkable amount of patience as the student bashes the unfortunate victim against every solid surface in sight — even alien beings capable of traversing the cosmos can have bad days at the office.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The staff of the kids’ club will accompany children ages four and up to the nearest ski resort, where they are then supervised by French Ski School instructors, reserved exclusively for the kids’ resort, leaving parents free to ski on their own or enjoy a day at the Evian spa.—
Hannah Seligson,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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