as in apprenticeship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
seeking a summer internship at a local television station
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Recent Examples of internship
Race discrimination in allocation of scholarships and internships has been a significant problem.
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Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Today, more students than ever are showing up — or quickly filling their resumes — with research publications, non-profit leadership roles, competitive sports, side projects, startup experience, and corporate internships.
—Gorick Ng, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Morganroth, on her website, called it an internship.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Many students who would’ve had to work outside jobs during their studies will be freed up to focus on clinical placements and internships, Mancillas said.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Hunting for entry-level jobs The job market is so tough that young people are struggling just to land internships.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The internship’s first cohort runs from June 1 to June 26, and the second runs from July 6 to July 31.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Ythier reports that the practice is pursuing New York State CEU provider status and supports graduate field placements and undergraduate internships.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, an internship program focuses on marketing in the medical field.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Today, more students than ever are showing up — or quickly filling their resumes — with research publications, non-profit leadership roles, competitive sports, side projects, startup experience, and corporate internships.
—Gorick Ng, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Morganroth, on her website, called it an internship.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Many students who would’ve had to work outside jobs during their studies will be freed up to focus on clinical placements and internships, Mancillas said.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Hunting for entry-level jobs The job market is so tough that young people are struggling just to land internships.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The internship’s first cohort runs from June 1 to June 26, and the second runs from July 6 to July 31.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Ythier reports that the practice is pursuing New York State CEU provider status and supports graduate field placements and undergraduate internships.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, an internship program focuses on marketing in the medical field.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internship
apprenticeship
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In a statement to the Post-Tribune on the economic impact of the lockout, NIPSCO spokesman Eric Hardgrove said the company has offered lineworkers a 9% salary increase, new parental level benefit, and more promotional opportunities and apprenticeship programs.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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After adding artificial intelligence into the mix, many families are seeking alternatives to college like trade schools or apprenticeships—with some 70% of teenagers reporting their parents now support such a shift.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Internship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internship. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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