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
New York Times Students are applying to internships earlier, with almost 15% of the class of 2028 applying to at least one by the middle of their freshman year.
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Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Cody shares his father’s passion for working in the NFL, having held internships with the Saints and the Lions, according to his LinkedIn.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 22 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
As director of government internships for the university’s Herbert Institute of Public Policy, Nystul’s office overlooks the courtyard where Kirk was killed.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
In November, the students will begin to start different internships in the community, Fitzpatrick said, mentioning a cafe nearby the facility that approached about hiring a student and networking opportunities.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The program's fellows are paid a stipend, check in with a mentor three times a day, participate in internships and receive travel opportunities.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Start gathering references now, including supervisors from your internships who can speak to your work quality and potential.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Close to 100 underserved high school students and recent high school graduates get the opportunity to learn about basic tools and engine components, gain financial literacy and assistance with job placements through internships.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Cody shares his father’s passion for working in the NFL, having held internships with the Saints and the Lions, according to his LinkedIn.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 22 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
As director of government internships for the university’s Herbert Institute of Public Policy, Nystul’s office overlooks the courtyard where Kirk was killed.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
In November, the students will begin to start different internships in the community, Fitzpatrick said, mentioning a cafe nearby the facility that approached about hiring a student and networking opportunities.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The program's fellows are paid a stipend, check in with a mentor three times a day, participate in internships and receive travel opportunities.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Start gathering references now, including supervisors from your internships who can speak to your work quality and potential.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Close to 100 underserved high school students and recent high school graduates get the opportunity to learn about basic tools and engine components, gain financial literacy and assistance with job placements through internships.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internships
apprenticeships
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Create apprenticeships beyond the trades, in customer success, data operations, and revenue operations, with real supervision and a clear curriculum.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Students who learn to navigate real-world complexity—whether through apprenticeships, startups, or hands-on projects—may end up better prepared.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Internships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internships. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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