as in educator
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a young man who ardently wants to become a teacher and teach first grade
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Julia Casey in Missouri said AI is pushed in her school -- from applications like Brisk AI to SchoolAI, which are tools for educators -- but stressed that more guidance is needed to ensure teachers use AI to support learning outcomes and offload tasks without sacrificing instructional quality.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Beginning June 11, teachers at eligible schools will be able to submit funding requests for boys’ and girls’ soccer programs.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The yearbook recognition comes months after the teacher's remarks about Kirk circulated online, drawing backlash and criticism.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
That is the top pay for entry-level teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
—Samuel O’Neal 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Beginning June 11, teachers at eligible schools will be able to submit funding requests for boys’ and girls’ soccer programs.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The yearbook recognition comes months after the teacher's remarks about Kirk circulated online, drawing backlash and criticism.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
That is the top pay for entry-level teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
—Samuel O’Neal 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacher
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Incidents that led to educators losing their teaching licenses increased by 77% between 2021 and 2025 when compared to the previous five years, The Post found.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Recently, Grauer released his book The Way to Pancho’s Kitchen, a narration of learned and lived experiences through the lens of an educator.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Born on July 27, 1954, in Israel, Janklowicz was a one-time Olympic hopeful in the decathlon, and dedicated his early years to track and field before serving as a fitness instructor in the Israel Defense Forces.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Learn to ride Atlantic swells from expert instructors in towns like Lagos.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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