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
The plan includes meeting with district and community members to learn more about the district; she’s already met with Mayor Melvin Carter and has plans to meet with leaders of the St. Paul Federation of Educators — the teachers union.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025
Throughout high school, McDowell funded their more outlandish creative pursuits by selling upcycled bags to classmates, teachers and family friends.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 13 May 2025
According to court records, the assault occurred on Aug. 1, 2021, after Feil had taken on his full-time role as a sixth-grade teacher at Roxborough Intermediate.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
The program is designed for string students of all ages and skill levels; participants will engage in daily instruction from directors of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras, Arkansas Symphony String Academy teachers and other members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025
Throughout high school, McDowell funded their more outlandish creative pursuits by selling upcycled bags to classmates, teachers and family friends.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 13 May 2025
According to court records, the assault occurred on Aug. 1, 2021, after Feil had taken on his full-time role as a sixth-grade teacher at Roxborough Intermediate.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
The program is designed for string students of all ages and skill levels; participants will engage in daily instruction from directors of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras, Arkansas Symphony String Academy teachers and other members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacher
Noun
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Before sports betting was legalized, Heather Eshleman, the prevention manager at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, got roughly three requests a year from educators requesting presentations on sports betting addiction.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The McColl Center’s $40,000 grant was going toward its summer artist residency program for artists who are parents, caregivers or educators.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 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.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Howard Fuller, an instructor for the Connecticut Rider Education Program at Tunxis Community College, said attitudes are different on the roads these days with distracted and disrespectful driving toward others.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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