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
Rather than bemoan the underpreparedness of recent graduates, CEOs could step up to create more internships at their own organizations.
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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
High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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
Every summer, Bosma helps about 12 to 18 students find internships.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
Similarly, the consortium’s efforts on mobility and accreditation are designed to streamline student transitions across institutions, support binational internships and research collaborations, and remove administrative barriers that often slow progress.
—Adela De La Torre, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Her father had even made her several suits to wear for internships and job interviews, the attorney added.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
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
High school students will have access to a catalog of internships, externships and volunteer opportunities statewide.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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
Every summer, Bosma helps about 12 to 18 students find internships.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
Similarly, the consortium’s efforts on mobility and accreditation are designed to streamline student transitions across institutions, support binational internships and research collaborations, and remove administrative barriers that often slow progress.
—Adela De La Torre, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
Her father had even made her several suits to wear for internships and job interviews, the attorney added.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internships
apprenticeships
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Federal and state policy incentives for employers to offer more internships, apprenticeships, and other forms of industry-immersive experiences have potential to help.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Texas Workforce Commission shared with The News details about workforce programs such as apprenticeships, adult education and child care for eligible low- and moderate-income families.—
Alison Saldanha,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Internships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internships. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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