LEARNERS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

learners

noun

plural of learner

as in kids

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The passage about the group of hippies going out to the pueblo and giving the Native kids LSD and hooking up on the tribe’s sacred ground until they get run off is priceless.

— Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
Each year, Kenny Wilson and her husband pile their two kids into the car and drive hours from her Texas home to a cruise port in Galveston.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

The film follows a French class on a school trip to Pompeii and features almost all newcomers in the ensemble.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
There will also be high-profile newcomers on the small screen, though TV’s bigger focus will be on maximizing the impact of returning faves and minimizing the erosion of linear ratings.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of newcomers

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On sale for less than $100 right now, this Abu Garcia combo combines lightweight graphite with an intense grip to offer a rod and reel that works well for beginners and advanced casters alike.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
This pair is a smart choice for walk-to-run beginners who are looking for a budget-friendly shoe that withstands serious mileage.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginners

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Since achieving widespread fame in 2013, Rettig has overseen gatherings that have introduced thousands of novices to toad smoking.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
An aurora photographer who spoke to National Geographic offered tips for novices trying to take photos of the phenomenon, including would-be photographers who only have access to a smartphone camera.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of novices

Noun

Many top high school recruits these days commit to schools expecting to start as true freshmen and hit the league in three years.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshmen

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