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
The instructors also emphasize the importance of critical-thinking skills and effective communication, which are important in high-intensity environments.
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Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
The riders were taking part in the Florida Track Days, a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts in which instructors teach fast driving techniques in a racetrack environment, according to the group’s website.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
The instructors walked in circles around me, moving closer and farther from my ears, hitting bowls, wind chimes, a rain stick, a thumb piano, and a tambor oceánico, an instrument filled with pellets that made a sound like breaking waves.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Throughout the month, other Ailey Extension instructors will lead a group where all ages and skill levels are welcome.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Those affected included a mix of instructors, students, parents and staff members, both outlets reported.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The incident caused 22 people, among whom were parents, students and instructors, to be sick, Lisowski said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
His instructors took him to new levels of both musicality and artistry, Felder ultimately landing a spot at McGill University’s Conservatory of Music as a 16-year-old, at that point 10 years into his music studies.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
For running errands, working out, or lounging around the house, grab these best-selling joggers that are even backed by dance instructors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
The riders were taking part in the Florida Track Days, a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts in which instructors teach fast driving techniques in a racetrack environment, according to the group’s website.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
The instructors walked in circles around me, moving closer and farther from my ears, hitting bowls, wind chimes, a rain stick, a thumb piano, and a tambor oceánico, an instrument filled with pellets that made a sound like breaking waves.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Throughout the month, other Ailey Extension instructors will lead a group where all ages and skill levels are welcome.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Those affected included a mix of instructors, students, parents and staff members, both outlets reported.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The incident caused 22 people, among whom were parents, students and instructors, to be sick, Lisowski said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
His instructors took him to new levels of both musicality and artistry, Felder ultimately landing a spot at McGill University’s Conservatory of Music as a 16-year-old, at that point 10 years into his music studies.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
For running errands, working out, or lounging around the house, grab these best-selling joggers that are even backed by dance instructors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructors
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Archdiocese educators will help affected OLH families enroll in the Catholic schools still left in the area while helping teachers and staff find employment at other schools in the archdiocese.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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An inspector general operating independently from BCPS can help reinforce trust in county government, school leadership, teachers and staff by ensuring that concerns are examined fairly and comprehensively.—
Carl Jackson,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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Within just a couple of years, Suggs had won a Senior Choice Award — something graduating students give to a select number of Wayne Township teachers in recognition of their influence as educators.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The union said its educators receive some of the lowest contributions to their healthcare costs among neighboring districts, leading many members to work elsewhere.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Instructors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructors. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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