boot camps

noun

plural of boot camp
1
as in cadetships

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2
as in workshops

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot camps
  1. internships
  2. workshops
  3. apprenticeships
  4. clinics
  5. trainings
  6. seminars
Noun
  • Instead, Kellerhouse was surprised by the number of applicants dreaming about internships in social work, urban design, and art.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This year’s crop of summer interns are using AI in ways that may kill future internships.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of internships
Noun
  • The University of California recently held workshops on how to grow grape and nut crops during extreme weather, heat, drought, pest issues and greater climate variability.
    — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The business hosted crafting workshops, hosted LGBTQ+ prom nights, poetry readings and open mic nights, according to the business’s social media.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of workshops
Noun
  • These apprenticeships allow workers to gain work experience and find jobs in industries that include hospitality, construction and aviation.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In Ohio, the services the regional nonprofit affiliates provided include apprenticeships, operational advice and technical assistance to help bring new products to market.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprenticeships
Noun
  • The government created a national preventive care program decades ago and gave every citizen a right to regular checkups, which gave clinics a reason to buy expensive machines, which brought the volume that pays for the expensive machines.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Expand specialty and preventive care, modernize infrastructure, and create a regional network intended to serve 2,400 rural residents by Year 5, expand services in 10 clinics, and increase provider data sharing.
    — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of clinics
Noun
  • Opportunity to address eating disorders Before Alyssa’s act was passed, Colorado law required youth coaches to attend concussion recognition trainings.
    — Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Metrics like meetings held, tools rolled out or trainings completed are not impact.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of trainings
Noun
  • And for those who are unsure of how to start the process or where to find helpful information, community partners not only offer homeownership seminars but also have knowledgeable, caring professionals available to help.
    — Patricia Mason, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Passes for the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston start at $1,950 and include access to all four grand tastings as well as five seminars and panels.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminars
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“Boot camps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot%20camps. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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