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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Recent Examples of externships
High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide.
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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
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
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Wall Street Journal Job seekers are using dating apps like Hinge or Grindr to land internships or job interviews.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Every summer, Bosma helps about 12 to 18 students find internships.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
28 Dec. 2025
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Young people have greater access to college at all levels and are prepared for good-paying jobs through apprenticeships.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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And starting next fall, Indiana’s pushing high school students to explore careers through apprenticeships.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Externships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externships. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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