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
This version of Norman is the CEO of Oscorp and gives Peter and his pals internships, but his true motives are suspicious.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Just as important is a college that delivers real preparation for life after graduation, whether through internships, research with faculty, or programs that connect coursework directly to careers.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
More recently, schools across the country have begun experimenting with summer internships and short-term placements to meet growing demand.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Her high school curriculum was organized as a co-op program, which included traditional classes alternating with internships in nursing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
After numerous entertainment internships throughout college, including working on Kim Kardashian’s personal team for two years, Wignall started his career in Lionsgate’s Worldwide Publicity department working for industry veteran Eric Kops.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Ascent, for example, offers tools to calculate potential salaries and debt-to-income ratios, and even connects students to paid internships to boost employability.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Hollis previously held internships at Paramount Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment, according to her LinkedIn.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Most non-athlete students dedicate summer months securing internships to build résumés; athletes train to compete on the world stage.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Just as important is a college that delivers real preparation for life after graduation, whether through internships, research with faculty, or programs that connect coursework directly to careers.
—Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
More recently, schools across the country have begun experimenting with summer internships and short-term placements to meet growing demand.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Her high school curriculum was organized as a co-op program, which included traditional classes alternating with internships in nursing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
After numerous entertainment internships throughout college, including working on Kim Kardashian’s personal team for two years, Wignall started his career in Lionsgate’s Worldwide Publicity department working for industry veteran Eric Kops.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Ascent, for example, offers tools to calculate potential salaries and debt-to-income ratios, and even connects students to paid internships to boost employability.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Hollis previously held internships at Paramount Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment, according to her LinkedIn.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Most non-athlete students dedicate summer months securing internships to build résumés; athletes train to compete on the world stage.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internships
apprenticeships
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For those thinking about making a transition into blue-collar work, FlexJobs advises highlighting transferrable skills like project management and evaluating training pathways like apprenticeships and trade schools, as well as certification requirements.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Internships, apprenticeships and on-the-job training give young people a way to earn, learn and see a future for themselves.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Internships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internships. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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