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
Unused to the diet, heat and poor hygiene, Ramírez fell ill, though neither diarrhea nor stomach cramps prevented him from complaining vociferously about his accommodation, arguing with his instructors about tactics and questioning his hosts’ more grandiose claims of military prowess.
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Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The volume of writing was overwhelming for instructors, even in 1982 when the rule went into effect.
—David Head, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
From practical to fascinating OLLI instructors are volunteers, including many UNT faculty members who take time to lead classes.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Good instructors teach that from the get go.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Students were advised to contact instructors for further details.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Hit the apps Diplomats, CEOs and missionaries often learn languages in high-intensity, immersive environments with dedicated instructors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
James and other Fellows offered a three-week learning program in Playlab that drew more than 800 instructors from around the state.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Similarly, an amendment to Illinois’ Public Community College Act requires that community college courses not be taught solely by AI or generative AI programs in place of instructors.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The volume of writing was overwhelming for instructors, even in 1982 when the rule went into effect.
—David Head, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
From practical to fascinating OLLI instructors are volunteers, including many UNT faculty members who take time to lead classes.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Good instructors teach that from the get go.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Students were advised to contact instructors for further details.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Hit the apps Diplomats, CEOs and missionaries often learn languages in high-intensity, immersive environments with dedicated instructors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
James and other Fellows offered a three-week learning program in Playlab that drew more than 800 instructors from around the state.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Similarly, an amendment to Illinois’ Public Community College Act requires that community college courses not be taught solely by AI or generative AI programs in place of instructors.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructors
Noun
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Universities, scientists, teachers and politicians are being attacked today for speaking the truth concerning medicine, vaccines, the Constitution and our Bill of Rights.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bute adds that due to staffing shortage across the county, many teachers are also having to teach outside their area of formal training.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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South County civic leaders and educators believe this synergy could convince a major institution — possibly UCSD — to eventually establish a branch campus on land owned by the city of Chula Vista.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Created through the Manilow Music Project, a program of the Manilow Fund, the Manilow Music Teacher Award honors educators whose passion and dedication help bring music to life for their students.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Instructors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructors. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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