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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Recent Examples of teacher
Parents and teachers often express concerns about introducing more screens into the classroom.
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José Manuel Barroso, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The trial began Monday with opening statements and testimony from teachers, police and parents at the school that day who spoke about the horror of the attack, which left two students and two teachers dead.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition, Whittington has enlisted the assistance of several retired teachers who are training in preparation to facilitate Cursive camps as the program ramps up for spring and summer.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Colossal has already hosted many students, teachers and parents on tours.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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José Manuel Barroso, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The trial began Monday with opening statements and testimony from teachers, police and parents at the school that day who spoke about the horror of the attack, which left two students and two teachers dead.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition, Whittington has enlisted the assistance of several retired teachers who are training in preparation to facilitate Cursive camps as the program ramps up for spring and summer.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Colossal has already hosted many students, teachers and parents on tours.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacher
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For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Arkansas Education Association is the state affiliate of the National Education Association, a nationwide labor union representing educators.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Michael Scott, a golf instructor who has worked at the course for 15 years, said Tuesday that users of the course and its driving range are frustrated, sad and confused as the closure nears.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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His mother was a one-time professional dancer and gymnastics instructor, and his father was an executive at a mobile phone company.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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