drillmaster

noun

Definition of drillmasternext
as in teacher

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Recent Examples of drillmaster Lynch, in particular, is a standout, weaving together a drillmaster persona, an occasional anxiousness, and a winking humor. — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022
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  1. teacher
  2. instructor
  3. tutor
  4. driller
Noun
  • Presley told the Board of Managers that over the last few months, the district has hired 142 uncertified teachers.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • For fans, watching players who are college students, doctors, teachers and company workers is part of the appeal – and a contrast with the Chinese Super League.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of teacher
Noun
  • In recent years, nursing has become more technologically advanced, another draw for men, says Steven Parsons, a cardiovascular operating room nurse and adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • Beyond her work in pageants, Malcolm was an actress, television presenter, and dance instructor.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Definition of instructor
Noun
  • Students spend about two hours a day on core academics with an AI tutor rather than traditional teachers.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Steve Roberts is a math tutor, rideshare driver and licensed teacher with a background in trucking, engineering, education and environmental work.
    — Zuri Primos July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of tutor
Noun
  • The setup The Sugar Land, Texas offshore oil driller’s stock is relatively flat over the last 12 months, but up more than 20% in 2026 and on the verge of a major breakout.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
  • By the second week of December, the driller reached a depth of 1,450 feet and struck oil sands.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Drillmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drillmaster. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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