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
The vote was unanimous, with members expressing optimism that with new leadership the district would be able to tackle long-running problems, including teacher shortages and burnout and lack of resources and services.
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
In many suburban schools the lone Latin teacher loops by default.
—Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
In the Evergreen State, elementary school teachers earned a median salary of $99,320, middle school teachers earned a median salary of $99,150, and high school teachers earned a median salary of $99,640.
—Carleen Johnson, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
From high school history teachers to bachelorette parties.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
In many suburban schools the lone Latin teacher loops by default.
—Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
In the Evergreen State, elementary school teachers earned a median salary of $99,320, middle school teachers earned a median salary of $99,150, and high school teachers earned a median salary of $99,640.
—Carleen Johnson, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
From high school history teachers to bachelorette parties.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teacher
Noun
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Jasmine Chaney, 29, an educator in Charlotte, came to support the presentation of Black culture.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
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At the home, deputies found David, the Wisconsin State Patrol Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services Director, and Teri, an educator, dead.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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There is a $10 per person fee paid to the instructor.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Di Bona was hailed for his long run with Vin Di Bona Productions and his extensive efforts to train the next generation through his work as an instructor and member of the board of trustees of Emerson College, his alma mater.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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“Teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teacher. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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