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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In his first 100 days in office, Trump secured the release of dozens of Americans held hostage across the globe, including Keith Siegel, who was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, and Marc Fogel, an American teacher taken captive in Russia.
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Her father Craig is a teacher and a children’s theater playwright who often writes under the pen name Sam Craig, and his plays have been produced all over the world.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 1 May 2025
The open-plan interior also facilitates interaction between the family and crew of seven, plus a teacher and speech therapist.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Improvement in these key areas will improve issues around declining enrollment, stakeholder mistrust and retention of great teachers and staff.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Her father Craig is a teacher and a children’s theater playwright who often writes under the pen name Sam Craig, and his plays have been produced all over the world.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 1 May 2025
The open-plan interior also facilitates interaction between the family and crew of seven, plus a teacher and speech therapist.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
Improvement in these key areas will improve issues around declining enrollment, stakeholder mistrust and retention of great teachers and staff.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacher
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Featuring educators Rachel Tawil Abraham, Mickey Abraham and Haia R’nana Bchiri, as well as musicians Fouad Sawa and Danny Myers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Reds bench coach Freddie Benavides, who also serves as the team’s infield instructor, worked with Marte during the spring and worried about his inconsistent throws.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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