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
Gilberg moved to Los Angeles in 1961 for an internship at what is now Los Angeles General Medical Center.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
At the heart of King’s Church lies the King’s Collective, a semester-long internship ministry marketed with the branding precision of a Hill comms shop.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
That encouraged me to do many other films, internships, music videos, advertising, documentaries and then my shorts.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
However, protein needs are highly individualized and depend on factors like weight, activity level, and age, said Gena Seraita, MS, RD, CDN, program director of the New York University dietetic internship.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
That led to an internship with the Packers in 2003 and a full-time job a year later.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Roughly 6,000 American undergraduates take part in this internship each year.
—Lisa Bosman, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Lopez claimed he was mandated to work 48-hour weeks when the internship promised a maximum of 40 hours.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
At the heart of King’s Church lies the King’s Collective, a semester-long internship ministry marketed with the branding precision of a Hill comms shop.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
That encouraged me to do many other films, internships, music videos, advertising, documentaries and then my shorts.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
However, protein needs are highly individualized and depend on factors like weight, activity level, and age, said Gena Seraita, MS, RD, CDN, program director of the New York University dietetic internship.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
That led to an internship with the Packers in 2003 and a full-time job a year later.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Roughly 6,000 American undergraduates take part in this internship each year.
—Lisa Bosman, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Lopez claimed he was mandated to work 48-hour weeks when the internship promised a maximum of 40 hours.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internship
apprenticeship
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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, that’s an area where apprenticeship shines.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Internship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internship. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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