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
The Pew survey found religiously unaffiliated Americans – those who identify as atheist, agnostic or nothing in particular – were least likely to support religious expression in public schools, with 59% saying teachers should not be allowed to lead students in prayer at all.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Supporters say the proposal would finally give teachers benefits similar to those available to many other workers.
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June 24,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Cellphones disrupt class and distract students from engaging face-to-face with teachers, other students, and the academic material.
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Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Licata said the pay raises will help attract and retain the most talented teachers.
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Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
District leaders said the tool allows students to receive personalized lessons while allowing teachers to see performance data for each student.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
So, unfortunately, new and existing Missouri teachers remain below average in statewide pay by almost $10,000.
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
California made recess the law beginning in the 2023-24 school year, requiring at least 30 minutes of playtime daily for K-6 students and banning teachers and staff from taking it away as punishment.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The classrooms are full of eager young students, raising their hands to answer teachers' questions, comparing notes and studying together.
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Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Supporters say the proposal would finally give teachers benefits similar to those available to many other workers.
—
June 24,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Cellphones disrupt class and distract students from engaging face-to-face with teachers, other students, and the academic material.
—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
24 June 2026
Licata said the pay raises will help attract and retain the most talented teachers.
—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
District leaders said the tool allows students to receive personalized lessons while allowing teachers to see performance data for each student.
—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
So, unfortunately, new and existing Missouri teachers remain below average in statewide pay by almost $10,000.
—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
California made recess the law beginning in the 2023-24 school year, requiring at least 30 minutes of playtime daily for K-6 students and banning teachers and staff from taking it away as punishment.
—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachers
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These moments have shaped Pryor’s thinking about teaching and educators’ responsibilities.
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Nearly 200 educators attend to share best practices in leadership and teaching.
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Nejat, who now works for another unionized airline, said no instructors touched trainees during uniform checks there.
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After their first dance and father-daughter dance, the party got started with swing dance instructors who taught guests a few moves before everyone hit the dance floor.
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“Teachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachers. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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