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teacher

noun

ˈtē-chər

Definition of teacher

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 the first week of school, a Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School teacher was placed on leave over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Students ages 14 to 16 will be allowed to use AI cautiously under teacher supervision, while those ages 17 to 19 will be taught to use the technology in preparation for higher education and work. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Michelle is a 43-year-old teacher who lives in Great Neck, New York. — Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 As parents dash about purchasing last-minute school supplies for their children, teachers are also scooping up classroom deals. — Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teacher

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By shifting the focus to high-stakes, spontaneous human interaction and leveraging AI for active learning rather than trusting it to do the work, educators can ensure that the knowledge lives within the student, not just the model.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
On stage, Semafor will convene leaders from across these sectors to explore practical strategies for strengthening resilience, supporting families and educators, improving digital literacy, and expanding access to mental health resources.

— Semafor Events, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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Castro will receive the Humanitarian Award for his 25-year-long career in the food industry as an executive chef, private chef, culinary instructor and restaurant owner.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Renata, post-divorce from her fraudster husband Gordon, takes up motorcycle lessons and a fling with a workout instructor.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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