as in teachers
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
had spent most of his adulthood as an instructor in the local school system
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Recent Examples of instructors
Taught by friendly, professional instructors, the classes are designed for beginners and run step-by-step.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Meurice has trained around 150 instructors in the protocol across Australia, Canada, France, Switzerland and Malaysia.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
MassWildlife instructors will help attendees set up their rods, tie knots, and cast, while MassAbility provides adaptive equipment for those who may need accommodations.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Facing a crisis in critical thinking skills, some are reviving oral exams, forcing students to defend their assignments to instructors in real time.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Salazar and Hogan are senior firearms instructors and Burns and Chan are veteran armorers.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are fantastic surf camps and instructors across the island.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Student Tania Perkins told the Star-Telegram Choi did not return to lead a dance class that evening, and students were subsequently told other instructors would cover Choi’s courses through the end of the semester.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
On-site instructors guide you through the basics, from grip to release, so even first-timers can step up and take a swing with confidence.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Meurice has trained around 150 instructors in the protocol across Australia, Canada, France, Switzerland and Malaysia.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
MassWildlife instructors will help attendees set up their rods, tie knots, and cast, while MassAbility provides adaptive equipment for those who may need accommodations.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Facing a crisis in critical thinking skills, some are reviving oral exams, forcing students to defend their assignments to instructors in real time.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Salazar and Hogan are senior firearms instructors and Burns and Chan are veteran armorers.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are fantastic surf camps and instructors across the island.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Student Tania Perkins told the Star-Telegram Choi did not return to lead a dance class that evening, and students were subsequently told other instructors would cover Choi’s courses through the end of the semester.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
On-site instructors guide you through the basics, from grip to release, so even first-timers can step up and take a swing with confidence.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructors
Noun
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On the chopping block are six intervention teachers serving students who need intensive academic help.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The recommendations span the gamut of expanding research into hate crime data, improving security funding, addressing the display of hate symbols, expanding social media and digital literacy, and increasing educational resources for professionals teachers and students.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Topics of concern included the AI revolution that is transforming how students learn and forcing educators to rethink pedagogy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The educators and innovators preparing the next generation.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Instructors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructors. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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