as in internship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
prior to graduation from the culinary school he had served an externship as a sous chef at a high-end restaurant
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Recent Examples of externship
This includes internships as well as co-ops and externships.
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
My love affair with their marshmallow rice crispy treats started in 2014, during my externship in Houston at Hess Corporation.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
Alumni offer judicial externships, internships, job opportunities and mentoring.
—Sean M Scott, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024
The Impact Fellowships program supports doctoral students doing summer externships with public-interest companies working in criminal justice reform, climate change, public health, and similar arenas.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2022
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Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
My love affair with their marshmallow rice crispy treats started in 2014, during my externship in Houston at Hess Corporation.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
Alumni offer judicial externships, internships, job opportunities and mentoring.
—Sean M Scott, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024
The Impact Fellowships program supports doctoral students doing summer externships with public-interest companies working in criminal justice reform, climate change, public health, and similar arenas.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externship
Noun
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Start gathering references now, including supervisors from your internships who can speak to your work quality and potential.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The University of Arizona’s AI Core program offers intensive internships that pair with coursework.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Crowley's campaign website lists priorities including building affordable housing, expanding apprenticeships, universal early childhood education, investing in regional transit and pushing for nonpartisan redistricting.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Historically, these roles have served as the apprenticeship phase of careers, where workers learn foundational skills, build confidence, and prepare for more complex responsibilities.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Externship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externship. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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