Definition of trainernext
as in coach
a person who trains performers or athletes hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape

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Recent Examples of trainer McBride remained on the floor for several moments before trainers helped him to his feet. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 Using standard attachments and a payload system that allowed for quick swap-outs, it's been possible to make surprisingly large changes to the spyplane, including adding an extra seat for trainers or missions that require a specialist operator. David Szondy march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 Valparaiso International Center board member Duane Davison said Etebari, owner of FiTrain and a personal trainer, is part of the American dream. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 He's been scouring the area to find the cheapest gas while juggling two jobs, as a youth counselor for a Boys and Girls Club in nearby Carson and a private fitness trainer. Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
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Noun
  • Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But the coaches are trying to be smart, looking at the long run.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Resort manager Puspa, born in a small village on the east of Bali, can tell you everything there is to know about the local traditions, while farm manager Wayan’s passion for sustainable agriculture is infectious.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off a late rally by the San Diego Padres to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory, 3-2 on Monday night.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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