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 campers come from all walks of life - lawyers, doctors, firemen, teachers, stock brokers - and need no previous musical experience.
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Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Launched and operated by parents, teachers and community members, charter schools are funded by tax dollars and subject to regulation by the Department of Education.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.
—Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Several commentators have noted over the past 24 hours the disproportionate number of K-12 teachers across the country who’ve taken to social media and to celebrate Kirk’s death — and in some cases, get fired for it.
—Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Celebrating the assassination of a 31 year old father of two young kids is disturbing; that teachers would be among those who do so is completely unacceptable.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Skechers Hands-free Go Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins Among the thousands of reviewers are nurses, teachers, and everyday people who struggle with foot problems from spurs to plantar fasciitis—all singing the praises of these Go Walk Flex-Relish Slip-ins.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Both worked their way through night school to become teachers, providing him and his brother with a stable, middle-class upbringing.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Launched and operated by parents, teachers and community members, charter schools are funded by tax dollars and subject to regulation by the Department of Education.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.
—Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Several commentators have noted over the past 24 hours the disproportionate number of K-12 teachers across the country who’ve taken to social media and to celebrate Kirk’s death — and in some cases, get fired for it.
—Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Celebrating the assassination of a 31 year old father of two young kids is disturbing; that teachers would be among those who do so is completely unacceptable.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Skechers Hands-free Go Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins Among the thousands of reviewers are nurses, teachers, and everyday people who struggle with foot problems from spurs to plantar fasciitis—all singing the praises of these Go Walk Flex-Relish Slip-ins.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Both worked their way through night school to become teachers, providing him and his brother with a stable, middle-class upbringing.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachers
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In Kansas, the state board of education commissioned a task force -- consisting of parents, educators and students -- on student screen time, which found that its schools should limit cellphone use, with some school going with a bell-to-bell ban.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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They are intended to help parents, educators and taxpayers understand how students in their district are doing and to identify areas in need of improvement.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Dr. Sue Varma,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Atkinson said she had been impressed with the caliber of the instructors and quality of education at SAC while in the paralegal certification program.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Teachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachers. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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