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
Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
The discussions around relationships and internships over the last two years are now starting to come to fruition.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
But so far, the bottom rung of the corporate ladder is being most affected; employers are using AI to automate simpler, lower-level tasks, managers are hesitant to hire Gen Z professionals, and internships are dwindling.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Alumni join a growing support network offering mentorship, internships, and career guidance.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
For aspiring quantum scientists, internships and fellowships can help early-career talent break into the industry.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
This version of Norman is the CEO of Oscorp and gives Peter and his pals internships, but his true motives are suspicious.
—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
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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
The discussions around relationships and internships over the last two years are now starting to come to fruition.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
But so far, the bottom rung of the corporate ladder is being most affected; employers are using AI to automate simpler, lower-level tasks, managers are hesitant to hire Gen Z professionals, and internships are dwindling.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Alumni join a growing support network offering mentorship, internships, and career guidance.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
For aspiring quantum scientists, internships and fellowships can help early-career talent break into the industry.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2025
This version of Norman is the CEO of Oscorp and gives Peter and his pals internships, but his true motives are suspicious.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internships
apprenticeships
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Leveraging data and research, JPMorgan’s years-long effort has helped tens of thousands of Detroiters get apprenticeships or jobs, led to the creation of preservation of thousands of affordable housing units and provided aid to countless small businesses, according to the bank.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The number of apprenticeships has fallen by a third since 2015, while engineering apprenticeships are down by 40% since 2017.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Internships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internships. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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