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prof

noun

Definition of profnext
as in professor

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  1. professor
  2. dean
  3. doctor
  4. instructor
Noun
  • No, the Unabomber, a onetime math genius and professor named Ted Kaczynski, was basically a hermit nerd in a Montana cabin who mailed bombs to scientists, engineers, professors, and other elites.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • So, when more than 3,000 of their professors — mostly math and science teachers — recently signed a letter calling for the return of the SAT, everyone took notice.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of professor
Noun
  • Jean Wactawski-Wende, PhD, dean of the University of Buffalo’s School of Public Health and an epidemiologist who researches what influences women’s health and led the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) steering committee.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Political analyst Abraham Kuol Nyuon, dean of the University of Juba graduate college, said the leadership change could further complicate preparations, including voter registration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dean
Noun
  • Your doctor may also recommend eating more iron-rich foods, such as red meat, poultry and fish, as well as legumes, leafy greens, seeds and nuts.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Talk to his doctors, his social worker, and the aides about other options.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • The Culinary Center offers cooking classes led by chefs and skilled instructors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • New entrants will lean into class formats, instructors and cohort-style memberships that resemble a boutique fitness studio more than a spa.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of instructor
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