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
In a news release shared with CBS News Texas, the district said teachers who work directly in a classroom with children as the teacher of record will get an automatic 5% salary increase for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
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Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the planet's most daunting problems with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
As speakers on Tuesday night pointed out, teachers at the school have a specialized skill set that cannot be replicated by most other teachers in the district at typical middle and high schools.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The San Diego native helped push for a plan earlier this year to build over 2,000 units of housing for teachers as a solution to the state’s ongoing housing crisis.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Every day, teachers walk into their classrooms committed to their students.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
While classes will remain in session, CPS reached an agreement last week to provide transportation to students who chose to participate in an afternoon rally, and to allow teachers to implement a curriculum on civic engagement.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Many of my teachers served in and around government during the prior hinge point in American history, the malaise of the 1970s and the comeback years of the 1980s and 1990s.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 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
Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the planet's most daunting problems with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
As speakers on Tuesday night pointed out, teachers at the school have a specialized skill set that cannot be replicated by most other teachers in the district at typical middle and high schools.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The San Diego native helped push for a plan earlier this year to build over 2,000 units of housing for teachers as a solution to the state’s ongoing housing crisis.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Every day, teachers walk into their classrooms committed to their students.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
While classes will remain in session, CPS reached an agreement last week to provide transportation to students who chose to participate in an afternoon rally, and to allow teachers to implement a curriculum on civic engagement.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Many of my teachers served in and around government during the prior hinge point in American history, the malaise of the 1970s and the comeback years of the 1980s and 1990s.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 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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And, with the insights gleaned from this study, organizations can spot toxic leadership and also educators who might want to guide individuals with darker traits towards healthier choices, Phys reports.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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This year’s semifinalists were selected from 888 nominees by a panel of arts educators, who reviewed applications, performance videos, portfolios, film samples and artistic résumés.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Student Tania Perkins told the Star-Telegram Choi did not return to lead a dance class that evening, and students were subsequently told other instructors would cover Choi’s courses through the end of the semester.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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On-site instructors guide you through the basics, from grip to release, so even first-timers can step up and take a swing with confidence.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Teachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachers. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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