boot camps

noun

plural of boot camp
1
as in cadetships

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2
as in workshops

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  1. internships
  2. workshops
  3. apprenticeships
  4. clinics
  5. trainings
  6. seminars
Noun
  • His education continued by way of internships, one of which was with John Galliano.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The campus — along with Davis and Irvine — is still processing CPT applications for degrees that require internships.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of internships
Noun
  • So look for a rise in flower-arranging events and workshops that cover repotting, composting, pruning, and building bird feeders.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The four applicants will attend online sessions, tailored mentorship through specialist seminars and workshops, and in-person intensives in London.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 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
  • Under the contract that expired June 30, UCLA had been providing specialty care to 9,000 medically frail patients from Health Care LA, an association of nonprofit clinics that serve patients covered by Medi-Cal, the state program for the poor.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Daily happenings include golf at nearby Ko Olina Golf Club, group sunrise yoga, tennis clinics, pickleball workshops, resin surfboard painting, and stargazing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of clinics
Noun
  • Other states that are targeted for training include Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, while trainings have already been held in Ohio, Texas, and Georgia.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, with advances in AI, any user is able to understand these systems without having to rely on the original design manufacturer or take extensive trainings.
    — Timor Brik, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of trainings
Noun
  • As for thought leadership, Waanders wants to continue having seminars on such subjects as the role of public art and issues related to race, class, and gender in the arts.
    — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Nattiv was young when his grandmother started to participate in activities held by the cult, which included talks, seminars and free dancing sessions.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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