PUPILS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

pupils

noun

plural of pupil

as in students

one who attends a school generally there are 20 pupils in each class

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as in adherents

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another to pupils of the philosopher Henry David Thoreau, the shores of Walden Pond are hallowed ground

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Recent Examples of pupils Dozens of educational staff, hundreds of police officers and more than 100 pupils are said to have been injured since the protests began, according to the French press. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Acupressure targets specific points, including spots roughly a finger’s length below your pupils and beside your nose, which NuFace says can promote a glowing complexion by improving circulation. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 In June, The Times of London reported that private schools throughout the UK have lost 30,000 pupils since January 2025, and about 100 independent schools have closed entirely. — Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026 Meloni did not specify the exact cap but said the government would also require mandatory Italian-language lessons for parents of foreign pupils who struggle to integrate. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Widowed and nearing 60, Tony enjoys a quiet but contented routine, suddenly injected with anxiety when, during the school day, one of his young pupils innocently notes that his right hand looks frozen. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 In 1878, two of Queen Victoria’s grandsons, Prince Christian Victor and Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein, were pupils at Lambrook. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026 According to the data presented, approximately 47% of the pupils at OPRF are students of color and 53% are white at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Teachers and parents hold memories, but are selective — depending on student age — on what to share with children and pupils. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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It’s required for scientists to secure appointments, promotions, funding, access to students, and other necessities.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Over the past decade, cyberattacks against the education sector have risen expeditiously, exposing sensitive data, temporarily disrupting school operations and affecting students' learning.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

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Since the administration kicked off its anti-AI doomerism social media campaign, taking particular aim at EA and its adherents’ belief that AI carries a high risk of ending humanity—anti-AI sentiment seems to have grown.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
When brutal rationalism is challenged, especially by traditionalists, its defenders will often justify themselves by pointing to the intelligence of its adherents.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of adherents

Noun

The institute is designed to bring public officials, scholars and other leaders to campus while expanding the college’s work around civic engagement, public policy, free expression and leadership.

— Nora O’Neill October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Whether or not Plath intended to die with her final suicide attempt is still an unresolved question among scholars.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of scholars

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Its Instagram account has 489,000 followers and the organization posted a video in April 2022 featuring Cardenas along with Northgate and Gardenland community members inviting people to come paint.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of followers

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Lay disciples typically uphold the vow of brahmacharya by maintaining fidelity toward their spouse.

— Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Earlier that evening during his last supper with his disciples, we are told Jesus himself had fervently prayed.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

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