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
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.
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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
Summer recreation preview Campbell Recreation is holding an open house on March 7 for families to preview summer activities on offer and meet the instructors.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Her instructors discouraged her musical-theater ambition.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The talented and patient instructors at WB Surf Camp will have you up on your board and catching waves in no time.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Vocational programs, which require expensive equipment, dedicated facilities, and instructors with real-world trade certifications rather than conventional teaching degrees, were easy targets when budgets tightened.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
They were led by in-person instructors, but that area is now closed in preparation for a Bluey attraction also set to debut this summer.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Summer recreation preview Campbell Recreation is holding an open house on March 7 for families to preview summer activities on offer and meet the instructors.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
Her instructors discouraged her musical-theater ambition.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
The talented and patient instructors at WB Surf Camp will have you up on your board and catching waves in no time.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Vocational programs, which require expensive equipment, dedicated facilities, and instructors with real-world trade certifications rather than conventional teaching degrees, were easy targets when budgets tightened.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
They were led by in-person instructors, but that area is now closed in preparation for a Bluey attraction also set to debut this summer.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructors
Noun
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The funds are primarily used to improve pay for teachers and staff, as well as support arts and sports programs.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
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Reactions from parents, teachers, community Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who called for a turnaround of the district’s academic performance in fall 2024 that led to the resignation of former Superintendent Angélica Ramsey, commemorated Molinar for her dedication to the district.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This includes finding ways to increase wages and resources for educators.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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In Austin, school staff often trade short commutes for affordable housing, so district officials hope the project will help retain educators and ease the burden of commuting for some employees.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Instructors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructors. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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