as in educator
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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Ziemer, a PhD student and teacher at the university, was already holed up in a conference room on the third floor of an academic building with her coworkers and faculty from another program who let them in for shelter.
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sharon Munday, a teacher and GBMC worker; a son, Stephen McIntire, of Towson; two daughters, Ashby Heath, of Sparks, and Allison Ferguson, of Towson; a brother, Paul Hoye, of Oakland, Maryland; and eight grandchildren.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Jordan plays Miss Bonita, a pretty teacher who has caught the attention of Cory (Kyle Massey).
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
A week before, a Meridian teacher’s posters drew local and national headlines, according to previous Statesman reporting.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2025
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sharon Munday, a teacher and GBMC worker; a son, Stephen McIntire, of Towson; two daughters, Ashby Heath, of Sparks, and Allison Ferguson, of Towson; a brother, Paul Hoye, of Oakland, Maryland; and eight grandchildren.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Jordan plays Miss Bonita, a pretty teacher who has caught the attention of Cory (Kyle Massey).
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
A week before, a Meridian teacher’s posters drew local and national headlines, according to previous Statesman reporting.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacher
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What sets Whop apart is its broad approach—positioning itself not just as a platform for online educators but for any digital entrepreneur looking to sell a service, community, or tool.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The House proposed higher raises for educators than the Senate during the last budget cycle in 2023.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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The cruise will be hosted by pro pickleball instructor Bob McDowell.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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