as in educators
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 teachers
But the same guidance warns teachers to use it with caution, because the guide says generative AI can produce false positives, incorrectly flag student work and disproportionately affect English-learners due to language differences.
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Audrina Sinclair, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Also to be celebrated with special community nights are the Mexican community (two nights), larger Hispanic heritage, Asian heritage, youth baseball, mental health, first responders, teachers and two Bark in the Park nights where fans can bring their dogs.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Though teachers, administrators and board members were not involved with the walkout, there was learning involved.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This is about helping our teachers and nurses.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
The site already contains a number of resources for teachers, but An American History of Rock and Soul will be the first fully fleshed out course.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
The agency also said that teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions that could include revoking their licenses.
—Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
The classrooms are full of eager young students, raising their hands to answer teachers' questions, comparing notes and studying together.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Mussolini would later send teachers from the south to Italianize the region as part of a nationalist push.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
Audrina Sinclair, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Also to be celebrated with special community nights are the Mexican community (two nights), larger Hispanic heritage, Asian heritage, youth baseball, mental health, first responders, teachers and two Bark in the Park nights where fans can bring their dogs.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Though teachers, administrators and board members were not involved with the walkout, there was learning involved.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This is about helping our teachers and nurses.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
The site already contains a number of resources for teachers, but An American History of Rock and Soul will be the first fully fleshed out course.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
The agency also said that teachers who facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and possible sanctions that could include revoking their licenses.
—Samuel O’Neal 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
The classrooms are full of eager young students, raising their hands to answer teachers' questions, comparing notes and studying together.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Mussolini would later send teachers from the south to Italianize the region as part of a nationalist push.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachers
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Within just a couple of years, Suggs had won a Senior Choice Award — something graduating students give to a select number of Wayne Township teachers in recognition of their influence as educators.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The union said its educators receive some of the lowest contributions to their healthcare costs among neighboring districts, leading many members to work elsewhere.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The instructors also emphasize the importance of critical-thinking skills and effective communication, which are important in high-intensity environments.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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The riders were taking part in the Florida Track Days, a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts in which instructors teach fast driving techniques in a racetrack environment, according to the group’s website.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Teachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachers. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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