as in doctors
a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university
a professor of chemistry Professor Williams will be teaching the class.
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Recent Examples of professors
The professors are outstanding, the research cutting-edge, the campus stunning.
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Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The professors said that after their arrests, they were targeted by threats and harassment, part of a pushback by conservatives who said universities were failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism and allowing lawlessness.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
McMahon corresponded with his professors.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Many colleges today have yet to integrate AI into learning, with professors often outright banning use of the technology in the classroom.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Later Friday back in the capital, Youande, Leo has an appointment with students, professors and administrators at the Catholic University of Central Africa.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Later Friday back in the capital Youande, Leo had an appointment with students, professors and administrators at the Catholic University of Central Africa.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The system of competitive advantage also relieves professors from making judgments about the quality of work the students who receive therapy provide.
—Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Since then, 45 prominent prodemocracy figures, among them former lawmakers, labor organizers, activists, and professors, have been delivered harsh prison sentences under this law.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The professors said that after their arrests, they were targeted by threats and harassment, part of a pushback by conservatives who said universities were failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitism and allowing lawlessness.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
McMahon corresponded with his professors.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Many colleges today have yet to integrate AI into learning, with professors often outright banning use of the technology in the classroom.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Later Friday back in the capital, Youande, Leo has an appointment with students, professors and administrators at the Catholic University of Central Africa.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Later Friday back in the capital Youande, Leo had an appointment with students, professors and administrators at the Catholic University of Central Africa.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The system of competitive advantage also relieves professors from making judgments about the quality of work the students who receive therapy provide.
—Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Since then, 45 prominent prodemocracy figures, among them former lawmakers, labor organizers, activists, and professors, have been delivered harsh prison sentences under this law.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professors
Noun
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Lawyers and doctors can lose their licenses to practice, insider traders can be barred from the financial industry, public officials stripped of committee assignments, and dangerous speeding drivers should have their bad habit curbed.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are no deans or Title IX officers intervening.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Professors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professors. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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