as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system
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For example, an instructor might prompt AI to simulate a scenario where a student must deliver constructive feedback to a struggling teammate and then guide the student on tone and emotional safety.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Blaylock began working at Triton in 2011 as an adjunct instructor and eventually moved to a full-time position, now leading the college’s Engineering Technology Department.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Dan Ionescu, who had been a driving instructor, headed for the U.S., seeking stability with extended family in northern California.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Investigators consulted a state police instructor about Nowak’s actions and what troopers have been trained.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Blaylock began working at Triton in 2011 as an adjunct instructor and eventually moved to a full-time position, now leading the college’s Engineering Technology Department.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Dan Ionescu, who had been a driving instructor, headed for the U.S., seeking stability with extended family in northern California.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Investigators consulted a state police instructor about Nowak’s actions and what troopers have been trained.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructor
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An amateur concert pianist and part-time high school social-studies teacher, the center-right politician was the longest-serving Dutch Prime Minister in history.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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My writing teacher, who is a poet from Argentina, and Elisa Medde wrote for my book.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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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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“Instructor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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