dons 1 of 2

verb

Definition of donsnext
present tense third-person singular of don
as in dresses
to place on one's person she donned her best gown for the ball

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dons

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noun

plural of don
as in professors

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  1. professors
  2. instructors
  3. educators
  4. trainers
Noun
  • Meanwhile, business schools are dealing with new market pressures, including global rankings that are now taking societal impact into account, and students, professors and accrediting bodies that increasingly value social responsibility.
    Andrew Gaudes, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
  • At Cal State Northridge, professors canceled classes and students played hooky, The Times reported.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of professors
Noun
  • Julia Noble, a student at North Little Rock's Center of Excellence, praised the instructors in the program.
    Cynthia Howell, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Look for instructors who have practical industry experience and a strong track record in their field.
    Peju Adedeji, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of instructors
Noun
  • At schools specifically, educators, pupils, and parents expect an institution to tirelessly defend this on all levels.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Thanks to actor Keegan-Michael Key and Lysol, parents and educators will have some help in that area.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of educators
Noun
  • Waters got another bucket and then made a terrific chase-down block after a Green turnover, but fell hard and limped off the court with trainers.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Shpak reached her conclusion after consulting multiple sources in the Russian marine mammal community, including trainers and veterinarians.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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