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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Recent Examples of teacher
During that time, and as a teacher at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, the physically towering Spelman garnered a reputation as humble, courteous and a thorough public servant — one eager to dig into details and help cities function more effectively.
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Often, in writing workshops, teachers will talk of character development in terms of wants.
—Katie Yee
july 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
In 2016, while still a college student, Taitt launched Dream Reach Inspire, hosting his first event with his former high school English teacher, now McKinney principal, Nicole Sledge, in attendance.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
As education became more standardized, so did teacher licensing.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Often, in writing workshops, teachers will talk of character development in terms of wants.
—Katie Yee
july 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
In 2016, while still a college student, Taitt launched Dream Reach Inspire, hosting his first event with his former high school English teacher, now McKinney principal, Nicole Sledge, in attendance.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
As education became more standardized, so did teacher licensing.
—Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacher
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The funding freeze had been challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release money schools rely on for a wide range of programs.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Theo Wolf is a writer and educator, with a focus on passion and purpose development in young adults.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can’t replicate.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Align leggings, which both moms and yoga instructors wear, are even included in the sale.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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