as in pupil
one who attends a school
a straight-A student at the local high school
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Recent Examples of student
The Elgin protest was inspired by a similar event held Monday at Streamwood High School, the three students said.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Micki Meyer is the assistant vice president of student affairs for engagement at Rollins College.
—Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Allen began her career at SCUSD as a resource teacher supporting Title I students.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But Lock was asked by Shay Moloney, a student reporter at Arizona State, about a viral moment during a 2016 Mizzou game at South Carolina.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Micki Meyer is the assistant vice president of student affairs for engagement at Rollins College.
—Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Allen began her career at SCUSD as a resource teacher supporting Title I students.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
But Lock was asked by Shay Moloney, a student reporter at Arizona State, about a viral moment during a 2016 Mizzou game at South Carolina.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for student
Noun
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One of the key responsibilities Warren taught his pupils was how to show restraint, according to Knox.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to estimates from the Illinois Policy Institute, public schools save roughly $12,000 per student who received an Invest in Kids scholarship — one reason per-pupil funding in CPS has risen as enrollment has fallen.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the face of widespread pessimism about the political fate of the United States and growing political polarization, scholars and citizens across the country are reimagining how American democracy could better serve the needs of the whole population.—
Jennifer Lynn McCoy,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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Obviously, as a scholar of the reality-television arts and sciences, this final reason is the most interesting to me.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Student.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/student. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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