learner

Definition of learnernext

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Recent Examples of learner Satisfaction tells you the learner had a positive experience. James Glover, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Suddenly, the medical bills were so overwhelming that Weaver, an adult learner working toward a leadership degree on the side, had to delay graduation by a year. Ali Swenson, Fortune, 20 June 2026 Suddenly, the medical bills were so overwhelming that Weaver, an adult learner working toward a leadership degree on the side, had to delay graduation by a year. ABC News, 18 June 2026 From there, a thoughtful mentor can blend that understanding with the learner’s goals and shape experiences that help close gaps and support personalized growth aligned with their team’s development needs. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026 In 2024, the district launched a review of the English learning program by English learner teachers, lead teachers, an English learners coordinator, division chairs, Advanced Placement instruction staff and assistant superintendents. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 All well and good in the name of offering more features on what are essentially learner-category motorcycles, but winglets on a 125cc moto? New Atlas, 27 May 2026 The former five-star recruit from Texas is physically gifted at 6-2 and is a quick learner. Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for learner
Noun
  • The free Apple Photos is approachable for photography novices but still powerful enough to satisfy those who want extra control.
    Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Authorities say five instructors, five novice tandem jumpers and the pilot died when the Pilatus PC-6 suddenly fell almost vertically near homes after leaving Nancy-Essey airfield.
    Antonin Utz, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Neither bride nor groom have kids from previous relationships out of wedlock.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Jake’s analysis found that the UK’s intervention may run all summer, with media plurality issues around news plus kids’ channels portfolios in the spotlight.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • The limited edition Estes Liberty Star rocket is the perfect model for the job, decked out with a blue and red styling and featuring beginner friendly assembly for an easy setup.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Many rural areas in the Midwest had a similar share of immigrants in 1910, but newcomers to the cities tended to be from novel sources like Russia or Italy.
    Albert Sun, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Philadelphia's roster also includes rookie Labaron Philon, Dominick Barlow, Justin Edwards, Adem Bona, Jabari Walker, Dalen Terry and Johni Broome.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The pair met in English class on the first day of their freshman year.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Flecks of mica and pyrite and who knows what, but only fools and greenhorns mistake it for gold.
    John Archibald, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

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“Learner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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