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Recent Examples of basic training
O'Neil has enlisted in the Navy and will start basic training this summer.
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Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
Croatia plans to reintroduce mandatory military service this year, compelling men between the ages of 19 and 29 to undergo two months of basic training, and several other countries – including France and Germany – have recently introduced schemes to incentivise young people to serve.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, he was sent to Fort Yukon, Alaska.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Those taking part will be paid and offered hands-on exposure to life in the armed forces, including basic training and placements that could involve working at sea or alongside specialist units.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
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Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
Croatia plans to reintroduce mandatory military service this year, compelling men between the ages of 19 and 29 to undergo two months of basic training, and several other countries – including France and Germany – have recently introduced schemes to incentivise young people to serve.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, he was sent to Fort Yukon, Alaska.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Those taking part will be paid and offered hands-on exposure to life in the armed forces, including basic training and placements that could involve working at sea or alongside specialist units.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic training
Noun
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Peterson admitted his first cramping occurred a week after KU’s annual boot camp training period, which takes place in early September.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Did anyone drop out of boot camp?—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone could take a breath, and with their demented schedule now reduced to a single competition, Howe will get precious time on the training pitch to work, hone and improve his players.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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That said, the clear majority of your training–definitely greater than 50%–should be done at a slow pace, Hamilton says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Following on the initial success of Moss' apprenticeship in tool and die, Presley now plans to create 20 more apprenticeships in other parts of the plant.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Expand apprenticeships and college programs in mechatronics, precision machining, and semiconductor technology.—
Paul S. Lavoie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Basic training.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic%20training. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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