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preparers

noun

plural of preparer
as in guides

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Recent Examples of preparers For millions of individuals and businesses who rely on professional preparers, the answer portends a frightening prospect if the return preparer is dishonest. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Fake tax preparers and PTIN abuse Another trend in 2026 involves tax preparer credentials. — Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparers
  1. guides
  2. coaches
  3. trainers
  4. gurus
  5. educators
  6. teachers
  7. mistresses
Noun
  • In 2026, Ssebayiga and Pabsch are raising funds to train more Deaf guides and to purchase a second 4x4 vehicle to bring routes to Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, demonstrating that accessible safari experiences are not only possible but in demand.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Apple’s user guides for its latest software list those models as the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, and iPhone 18 Pro devices.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of guides
Noun
  • Many of them, including Ned and his childhood friend and rival, Roland, are scarred by their time as youth players, haunted by memories of the sadistic coaches and cruel, competitive fathers who terrorized them both on and off the court.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Bechard finished his career with 238 Big 12 victories, which ranks second all-time of all Big 12 coaches.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of coaches
Noun
  • Miami’s trainers brought him back slowly, and eventually gave him a full medical clearance.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • He was carted off, towel over his head and emotional as trainers rode with him off the field.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of trainers
Noun
  • According to awards gurus who track these things, that’s the most Emmy wins ever for a series canceled after its first season.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Yoga instruction is available year-round, and the resort also collaborates with yoga gurus specializing in yin yoga, immersive sound healing, and yoga nidra from October to April.
    — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of gurus
Noun
  • District leaders say the additional funding helps retain and recruit educators amid rising living costs.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Scott said the organization is advocating for special education leaders with lived experience and knowledge of disability rights, as well as more support for educators and staff and greater accountability for IEP implementation and compliance.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of educators
Noun
  • Employment for elementary and kindergarten teachers is projected to show little or no growth through 2035, even with 99,400 positions opening annually.
    — Kellie Lauth, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The institute provides professional development to Starpoint teachers.
    — Lina Ruiz September 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of teachers
Noun
  • The Getty Suite speaks for itself with its throne-like chairs, opulent tapestries, carved rose wooden ceiling and connecting door into the Medici Suite (CH) where Getty put up some of his mistresses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • On the other hand, Dunaway and her tart-talking sidekick, Brenda Vaccaro, seem to be having the time of their lives as mistresses of the shades of darkness (their ramshackle abode is a funhouse Ghost Train ride festooned with skeletons, spiders and tattered netting).
    — Arthur Knight, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Definition of mistresses

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“Preparers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparers. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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