1
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
Indeed, pupils are over-worked and over-tested, with many funneled into private tutoring after school and during holidays.
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Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Cottonmouths have ridged scales, vertical pupils and a triangular head.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
The final shot is a group photo of Diana and some fellow pupils relaxing outside in the sun against a school building.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
On May 22, 2026, UNICEF WASH Officer Ciza Nyalundja explains Ebola prevention measures to pupils at Epo‑Ville Primary School in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Brown said what came to be known as the Local Control Funding Formula would give local educators flexibility and additional resources to design curricula that match what their pupils need to succeed, buttressed by input from local parents and civic leaders.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Soft-spoken and even-tempered, Bradley gave his pupils permission, confidence.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Hendricks imparts the importance of theater skills — like collaborating, listening, interpreting, storytelling, checking your ego, taking criticism — even if his pupils go on to careers outside the arts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Craig’s most famous pupils were all righties — Scott, Jack Morris, John Burkett and Steve Bedrosian, among others.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Cottonmouths have ridged scales, vertical pupils and a triangular head.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
The final shot is a group photo of Diana and some fellow pupils relaxing outside in the sun against a school building.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
On May 22, 2026, UNICEF WASH Officer Ciza Nyalundja explains Ebola prevention measures to pupils at Epo‑Ville Primary School in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Brown said what came to be known as the Local Control Funding Formula would give local educators flexibility and additional resources to design curricula that match what their pupils need to succeed, buttressed by input from local parents and civic leaders.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Soft-spoken and even-tempered, Bradley gave his pupils permission, confidence.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Hendricks imparts the importance of theater skills — like collaborating, listening, interpreting, storytelling, checking your ego, taking criticism — even if his pupils go on to careers outside the arts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Craig’s most famous pupils were all righties — Scott, Jack Morris, John Burkett and Steve Bedrosian, among others.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pupils
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Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Its adherents promote terrorism and sabotage to incite a race war and to bring about social collapse.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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And most of today’s Esperanto adherents are neither naïve nor even particularly batty.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Five security scholars interviewed by Reuters agreed the infrastructure broadly could support China’s nuclear program, as well as other military purposes.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Our scholars in Park Heights deserve a true athletic experience.—
Madeline Burke,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The series, produced by Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, is broadcast in more than 150 territories and has amassed over 60 million followers across social media platforms.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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What may not be as familiar is Smith’s consistently upbeat attitude in the midst of chaos, capturing it all for her followers on Instagram and YouTube as The Unlikely Countrywoman.—
Caroline Utz,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Hijras often seek out a guru, an older and more experienced hijra, to become their chelas, or disciples.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Other Lynn disciples poured into the ranks.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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“Pupils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pupils. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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