profs

Definition of profsnext
plural of prof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for profs
Noun
  • There are no characters or situations to bounce the jokes off of the way The Marx Brothers or Three Stooges were always surrounded by stoic professors or stuffy authority figures.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
  • At the Senate bill’s most recent committee hearing on Tuesday, some professors from Florida State University said having more guns on campus would not make their campus safer.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The shift also can set off a scramble to find new doctors or specialists that accept the patient’s insurance.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The heart of his defense may hinge on allegations that his doctors didn’t attempt to place him on a psychiatric hold amid the shift in medication, despite his concerning behavior.
    New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, the university gave deans of schools and colleges the opportunity to request exemptions for non-core curriculum courses.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The university says students will have the option to attend some classes virtually, depending on their courses, and guidance on that will come from their deans' offices.
    Ubah Ali, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Volunteer instructors worked alongside students throughout the event, offering guidance and mentorship.
    Jamal Goss, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Elizabeth and her team founded this EdTech company to provide children (as well as educators) with the foundational skills to understand, create, and leverage technology.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Numerous educators say that the all-important cost-sharing grants are not enough at a time of rising costs.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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“Profs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profs. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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