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
More than 30,000 school children and teachers visit the center each year, CEO Peter Lane told those gathered for the evening.
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Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2025
Keystone-Florida Properties, an affiliate of a pension fund for Pennsylvania teachers, bought the property in 1993 for $126 million.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
High school teachers and college professors have been fired or disciplined after posting anti-Kirk comments on social media.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Both artists, writers and teachers are credited for their expansive approach to color and textiles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
This week, a Ball State employee was fired, and three teachers are no longer employed.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
The campers come from all walks of life - lawyers, doctors, firemen, teachers, stock brokers - and need no previous musical experience.
—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
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
Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2025
Keystone-Florida Properties, an affiliate of a pension fund for Pennsylvania teachers, bought the property in 1993 for $126 million.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
High school teachers and college professors have been fired or disciplined after posting anti-Kirk comments on social media.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Both artists, writers and teachers are credited for their expansive approach to color and textiles.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
This week, a Ball State employee was fired, and three teachers are no longer employed.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
The campers come from all walks of life - lawyers, doctors, firemen, teachers, stock brokers - and need no previous musical experience.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teachers
Noun
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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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An ‘encore career’ A lack of skilled instructors means schools can’t train the next generation of electricians, HVAC technicians, welders and other professionals.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fitness classes here, which encompass a range of styles and activity levels, are taught by both certified instructors and volunteer residents.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Teachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teachers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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