as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
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Recent Examples of educators
School administrators emphasized that the reopening represents months of coordination across agencies, contractors, educators, and local leaders to ensure the campus is safe, operational and ready to welcome students home.
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Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
After months of back and forth between educators and the San Francisco school district, Georgie Gibbs is ready to strike.
—Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
While Myrtle Beach is CKC’s original location, the network’s momentum is increasingly coming from entrepreneurial educators who are bringing this distinctive model to their own communities.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The district is seeking this waiver in the wake of a 2025 state law mandating that all K-12 core educators be certified.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Through the streamlined application, eligible nonprofits will be considered for either or both funding opportunities, reducing administrative burden while expanding access to critical resources that support children, families and educators across San Diego County.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Coming from a family of educators shaped his approach in the classroom.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Created through the Manilow Music Project, a program of the Manilow Fund, the Manilow Music Teacher Award honors educators whose passion and dedication help bring music to life for their students.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Peer educators have lost their jobs.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 13 Jan. 2026
Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
After months of back and forth between educators and the San Francisco school district, Georgie Gibbs is ready to strike.
—Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
While Myrtle Beach is CKC’s original location, the network’s momentum is increasingly coming from entrepreneurial educators who are bringing this distinctive model to their own communities.
—Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The district is seeking this waiver in the wake of a 2025 state law mandating that all K-12 core educators be certified.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Through the streamlined application, eligible nonprofits will be considered for either or both funding opportunities, reducing administrative burden while expanding access to critical resources that support children, families and educators across San Diego County.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Coming from a family of educators shaped his approach in the classroom.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Created through the Manilow Music Project, a program of the Manilow Fund, the Manilow Music Teacher Award honors educators whose passion and dedication help bring music to life for their students.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Peer educators have lost their jobs.
—Majirata Latela, The Dial, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for educators
Noun
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No, not from literature teachers but from peers and the broader community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the legislature added district attorneys, health care providers, teachers, professors, and school counselors to that list.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For running errands, working out, or lounging around the house, grab these best-selling joggers that are even backed by dance instructors.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Students were advised to check their Canvas course pages and emails from instructors for instructions on how classes would continue.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Educators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educators. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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