as in pupils
one who attends a school
a straight-A student at the local high school
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Recent Examples of students
The event, ClawCon NYC, held Wednesday night, brought together an eclectic crowd that ranged from college students and working moms to hedge fund technology teams.
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Our college students will not have the opportunity to be taught by the best and brightest in some very important and sophisticated fields.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The Caliber Beta Academy is canceling classes on Monday in Bobo’s honor, but keeping its doors open to students who want to grieve.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
School for Defectors, with its endearing cast of students and empathic educators, is also resonating with audiences, to judge from the response at True/False.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
Friday, Azueta said students were exiting out the back of the studio, where they are often picked up by parents.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Nestled in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood, Queens University of Charlotte has an enrollment of fewer than 2,000 students and has announced plans to merge with Elon University.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
There was an opportunity to write in needs not covered by the funding formula, and the most common suggestions were social workers (who can help families and students navigate difficulty or community resources), mental health workers, school safety, and dyslexia services.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
In 2005, Morris was appointed president of the Maharishi World Peace Fund, according to Tony Nader, the current president of Maharishi University, in an email to students, faculty, and staff.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Our college students will not have the opportunity to be taught by the best and brightest in some very important and sophisticated fields.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The Caliber Beta Academy is canceling classes on Monday in Bobo’s honor, but keeping its doors open to students who want to grieve.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
School for Defectors, with its endearing cast of students and empathic educators, is also resonating with audiences, to judge from the response at True/False.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
Friday, Azueta said students were exiting out the back of the studio, where they are often picked up by parents.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Nestled in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood, Queens University of Charlotte has an enrollment of fewer than 2,000 students and has announced plans to merge with Elon University.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
There was an opportunity to write in needs not covered by the funding formula, and the most common suggestions were social workers (who can help families and students navigate difficulty or community resources), mental health workers, school safety, and dyslexia services.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
In 2005, Morris was appointed president of the Maharishi World Peace Fund, according to Tony Nader, the current president of Maharishi University, in an email to students, faculty, and staff.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for students
Noun
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With her husband John (John Slattery, TV’s go-to silver fox for a reason) facing a Title IX hearing for a series of affairs with younger pupils, our protagonist could use a distraction.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The center enrolled 142 students for the 2025-26 academic year, which is down from 200 pupils four years ago.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The deeper question — and the one scholars keep returning to — is whether the women at the center of these stories are truly masters of their own fate, or whether even their rebellion is still being scripted by someone else.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the conference, the scholars are networking and attending sessions focused on student success and its role in economic mobility and community prosperity.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Students.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/students. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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