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as in basic training
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as in workshop
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Recent Examples of boot camp
Hollywood studios have even launched specialized focus group testing and begun training their actors in a social media boot camp to get ahead of it.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
The recruits arrive at culinary boot camp to face a baseline challenge designed to expose just how dire (or surprisingly decent) their cooking abilities really are.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The role demanded a medical boot camp and mastery of unfamiliar jargon.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Together, the group navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp run by the ruthless Sgt.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
The recruits arrive at culinary boot camp to face a baseline challenge designed to expose just how dire (or surprisingly decent) their cooking abilities really are.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The role demanded a medical boot camp and mastery of unfamiliar jargon.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Together, the group navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp run by the ruthless Sgt.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boot camp
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After basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, he was sent to Fort Yukon, Alaska.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2025
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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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The society envisions public events featuring speakers and workshops that focus on wellness and community for people of all ages.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, hundreds of filmmakers—many of them alumni of those labs and workshops—gathered at the resort for an annual directors’ brunch.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Gates Foundation and OpenAI have launched a $50 million program to bring AI capabilities to 1,000 primary health care clinics across Africa.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The clinic’s comprehensive packages often include VIP transfers, accommodation, and multilingual assistance for all patients travelling from abroad.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from hosting the clinical symposiums and raising awareness, Tucker said the conferences foster a sense of community among people touched by Alström syndrome.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant’s nonprofit, MAD, is also continuing its speaker series here in Los Angeles for symposiums on cooking, sustainability and more.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Boot camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boot%20camp. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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