BOOT CAMP Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

boot camp

noun

Definition of boot camp

as in basic training

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tenure

as in workshop

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Recent Examples of boot camp Van Der Werf recruits unemployed or underemployed Europeans as young as 18-years-old, into a five-week boot camp run by military veterans to teach teamwork, strength, and discipline. — Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026 Ann and Mark Killen donated substantial funds to the boot camp, sponsoring additional training and services to support the beagles' recovery. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 At every boot camp, Artisan reaches out to local models and influencers, offering them a payment in return for a few hours of their time. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 Castro's district includes part of the base on which the Air Force boot camp resides. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for boot camp

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Just a year ago, the 19-year-old Carrollton native graduated from Hebron High School before heading to basic training.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 31 July 2026
While over half of leaders say AI literacy has become more important over the past year, according to a 2026 DataCamp/YouGov survey, far fewer provide even basic training.

— Tim Beerman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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The clinics are stocked with medical supplies and generators to help restore healthcare in communities devastated by the earthquakes.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
In December, the affiliate launched new health care offerings at some clinics, including in the Bay Area.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

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Participants at the symposium also explored athletics, adult learners, career readiness, federal policy, international partnerships, alumni engagement, and philanthropy across the African continent.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Picard had organized a daylong symposium to give fellow mitochondria enthusiasts a chance to discuss the latest findings in their rapidly growing field, from immune cell bioenergetics to time perception.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

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