EXTERNSHIPS Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

externships

noun

plural of externship

as in internships

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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tenures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of externships High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide. —

Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for externships

Noun

Some of the most competitive programs and internships have November or December deadlines, and many are due in January and February.

— Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.

— Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026