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as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
entered a convent for religious training
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as in apprenticeship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
on-the-job training teacher training
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as in conditioning
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness
has been training track-and-field athletes at the school for years
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as in educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
will train the students in good study habits
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as in focusing
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
train all your thoughts on imagining how you'd score the winning goal in the game
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as in aiming
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
trained his eyes on the distant bull's-eye
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as in preparing
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
he's so experienced that they usually use him to train new recruits
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Recent Examples of training
Emma Graham,hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Quinn’s origin story doubles as a primer in entrepreneurial training.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Mattress Firm Sleep Experts, with more than 200 hours are training, can assist you in finding the right mattress either in-store, on the phone or online.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In April, Saudi Arabia unveiled a National Skills Platform aimed at strengthening its workforce training and development, as part of a wider strategy to address global shifts arising from AI and automation.
—Emma Graham,hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Quinn’s origin story doubles as a primer in entrepreneurial training.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Russia is happy to bring in their own workers while training local technicians.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Mattress Firm Sleep Experts, with more than 200 hours are training, can assist you in finding the right mattress either in-store, on the phone or online.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for training
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In a cruel exercise, each kid is provided with a pack of basic supplies and made to hike 50 miles through the wilderness to the top of Mount Otis.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Incorporating short walks, stretching or light exercises throughout the day can interrupt long periods of inactivity and offer significant health benefits.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Evangelical leaders like Franklin Graham and Paula White-Cain have taken to YouTube to share sermons and teachings.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Denver Public Schools made headlines in recent years for embracing AI products, both as teaching tools and as teacher supports.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Among the exhibits is a notebook containing his handwritten account of how his grandfather arrived in Paris on foot at the age of 16 and secured an apprenticeship with a box-maker and packer named Monsieur Maréchal.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Create apprenticeships beyond the trades, in customer success, data operations, and revenue operations, with real supervision and a clear curriculum.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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That process typically involves progressing from conditioning work to non-contact drills before being cleared for full contact.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement The decision freed the states previously limited by preclearance to weaken voting protections, add requirements conditioning the right to vote, and close polling places.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Diarese George, CEO and President of the Nashville Public Education Foundation wrote about the strides MNPS has been making in educating Nashville children — and the community involvement that is necessary to further close those gaps.—
Andrea Williams,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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But today, the menagerie serves many purposes — educating, entertaining, and showcasing local artists, talent and trends.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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This can be as simple as bodyweight movements, resistance bands or dumbbells, focusing on compound/functional movements like squats, pushes and pulls.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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According to Amrine, the staff told the team to keep focusing on themselves regardless of the score.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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Is there some reason to postpone or dawdle on aiming for better for Milwaukee kids?—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Nebraska Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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If that fails, scientists suggest preparing a nuclear option.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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As Hughes is preparing to take the corner, Richards attacks the back-post zone and Munoz dashes towards the near post to occupy Kyle Walker-Peters.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Training.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/training. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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