as in teachers
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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Recent Examples of instructors
Elsewhere, districts are considering hiring uncertified instructors, combining classes or dropping course offerings.
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ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
The instructors make money on their lessons and commissions and gain exposure through OMM; OMM earns through those sales as well as the fee for the kit.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The first stage certifies every new owner and staff member as EMS instructors.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Such reports are used by avalanche safety researchers and instructors to try and avert future tragedies.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Zelensky has often reiterated that his country is ready to send instructors who can teach how to use the interceptors.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
On the first Friday afternoon of every month, a personalized team of experienced instructors are assembled to teach the entire family how to find their rhythm, learn their balance and glide in stride.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
At first glance, the exercise looks silly, but instructors say there's serious science behind it.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Here’s hoping that the Disneyland Resort will leave its animation classes alone and never send its live instructors packing.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
The instructors make money on their lessons and commissions and gain exposure through OMM; OMM earns through those sales as well as the fee for the kit.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
The first stage certifies every new owner and staff member as EMS instructors.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Such reports are used by avalanche safety researchers and instructors to try and avert future tragedies.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Zelensky has often reiterated that his country is ready to send instructors who can teach how to use the interceptors.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
On the first Friday afternoon of every month, a personalized team of experienced instructors are assembled to teach the entire family how to find their rhythm, learn their balance and glide in stride.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
At first glance, the exercise looks silly, but instructors say there's serious science behind it.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Here’s hoping that the Disneyland Resort will leave its animation classes alone and never send its live instructors packing.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructors
Noun
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The war-tracking Sudan Doctors Network reported the strike first, saying those killed included two teachers and a health care worker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Progress with some labor groups The school board on Tuesday approved four labor contracts with some of the district’s smaller unions — as negotiations continue with the teachers union and service workers that together represent more than 60,000 employees.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thriving wages for caregivers and educators are central to the plan.—
Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Burton notes that these pressures can contribute to burnout, particularly when educators feel responsible for investing their own time and money to maintain the quality of learning environments for their students.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Instructors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructors. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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