as in apprenticeships
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 internships
However, a quiet crisis persists in higher education in which unpaid or underpaid internships function as barriers, not bridges, for students who cannot afford to work without income.
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Adam Hasner, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The Eze Foundation, which Eze runs alongside his soccer career, works with British schools to provide mentoring, internships and creative opportunities, and it’s expected Flowstate will extend that work into productions through behind-the-camera and hands-on roles.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
The series has partnered with the Institute of American Indian Arts to provide internships in lighting, wardrobe, props and camera.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
This allegation includes reference to training programs, hiring decisions, firing and layoff decisions, internships and mentoring opportunities.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than bemoan the underpreparedness of recent graduates, CEOs could step up to create more internships at their own organizations.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The committee chose one candidate, Jim, over another, Tom, because Jim had better grades, internships and extracurricular activities.
—Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
This will help students apply for jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Adam Hasner, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The Eze Foundation, which Eze runs alongside his soccer career, works with British schools to provide mentoring, internships and creative opportunities, and it’s expected Flowstate will extend that work into productions through behind-the-camera and hands-on roles.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
The series has partnered with the Institute of American Indian Arts to provide internships in lighting, wardrobe, props and camera.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
This allegation includes reference to training programs, hiring decisions, firing and layoff decisions, internships and mentoring opportunities.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than bemoan the underpreparedness of recent graduates, CEOs could step up to create more internships at their own organizations.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The committee chose one candidate, Jim, over another, Tom, because Jim had better grades, internships and extracurricular activities.
—Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
This will help students apply for jobs, internships, and career opportunities.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internships
apprenticeships
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The new definition would include grants for industry research and equipment; scholarships, apprenticeships and career training; recruitment of out-of-state companies and workers; and development of infrastructure and projects aimed at business retention and expansion.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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Peasants usually married after their apprenticeships in their mid or late twenties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Internships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internships. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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