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
Her teachers and counselor encouraged her to pursue higher education despite her parents’ stance.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Its most passionate and informed teachers, current and former players say, usually aren’t assistant coaches in an NFL building but players.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
There are other factors to consider such as the impact on students, teachers, businesses and neighborhoods, several speakers said during a presentation.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
One of his former teachers was still there, coaxing students to line up neatly.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
But [director] Amy Heckerling knew what the goal was, and adults existed only as teachers in that movie.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Tributes from Hazen’s teachers poured in, too.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
These funds provide supplemental instruction in reading and math, professional development for teachers, resources for parent involvement, and services for students experiencing homelessness.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
The couple notified their children’s school so teachers would be aware when classes resumed in the fall.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Its most passionate and informed teachers, current and former players say, usually aren’t assistant coaches in an NFL building but players.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
There are other factors to consider such as the impact on students, teachers, businesses and neighborhoods, several speakers said during a presentation.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
One of his former teachers was still there, coaxing students to line up neatly.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
But [director] Amy Heckerling knew what the goal was, and adults existed only as teachers in that movie.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Tributes from Hazen’s teachers poured in, too.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
These funds provide supplemental instruction in reading and math, professional development for teachers, resources for parent involvement, and services for students experiencing homelessness.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
The couple notified their children’s school so teachers would be aware when classes resumed in the fall.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachers
Noun
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Even educators are waving the red flag.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Here are his top tips for educators hoping to build wealth.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Academy of Private Life was holding an open house, and Kopylova and her fellow-instructors were here to explain how these busy Moscow women might find happiness in their personal lives.—
Julia Ioffe,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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Choose annual or monthly plan World-class instructors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Teachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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