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Recent Examples of trainable
Attentional control, the ability to direct focus toward what matters, is a trainable skill.
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Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This process, as intended, engages adaptive immune responses, the part of the immune system known to be trainable.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
But with consistent training, that decline is far less pronounced, and in your 40s, aerobic capacity is still highly trainable.
—Jim Diehl Cscs, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
The brain and the mind are trainable.
—Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Encourage teams to treat the AI as a trainable colleague who doesn’t complain doing dull and repetitive work, rather than a replacement.
—Paul Eremenko, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Their top picks include German shepherds, known for their bravery, obedience, and gentle nature; Rottweilers, intelligent and loyal when well-trained and socialized; and Doberman Pinschers, athletic and energetic but very trainable.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Smaller dogs – those under 20 lb (9 kg) – were reported as more fearful, more aggressive, and more attention-seeking, but less trainable than larger dogs.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Already, trainable or premade modules are being used in network design.
—Stephan Zhang, IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2022
Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This process, as intended, engages adaptive immune responses, the part of the immune system known to be trainable.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
But with consistent training, that decline is far less pronounced, and in your 40s, aerobic capacity is still highly trainable.
—Jim Diehl Cscs, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
The brain and the mind are trainable.
—Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Encourage teams to treat the AI as a trainable colleague who doesn’t complain doing dull and repetitive work, rather than a replacement.
—Paul Eremenko, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Their top picks include German shepherds, known for their bravery, obedience, and gentle nature; Rottweilers, intelligent and loyal when well-trained and socialized; and Doberman Pinschers, athletic and energetic but very trainable.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Smaller dogs – those under 20 lb (9 kg) – were reported as more fearful, more aggressive, and more attention-seeking, but less trainable than larger dogs.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Already, trainable or premade modules are being used in network design.
—Stephan Zhang, IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainable
Adjective
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Colleagues have praised not only his command of physiology but also his ability to make his reasoning legible—to turn clinical uncertainty into something teachable.—
Alexandra Sifferlin,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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If, instead, rationality is viewed as adaptive and teachable, policy should focus on strengthening people’s capacity to learn, adapt and decide for themselves.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After decades of mathematicians spinning their wheels, the problem suddenly seemed tractable.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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The immediate relief operation is difficult but tractable: count the food packages, match the supply to the shelters, and sign people up for financial assistance.—
Carla Sertin,
Wired News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The concern is not always the price, but how predictable and controllable that price is in practice.—
Dmitri Verbovski,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The compensation kicks in for significant delays within the airline's control and generally mirrors offerings for controllable cancellations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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These stories usually involve a woman shucking societal norms of being nice, pretty, and obedient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Just think of all those vacant Madonnas, structurally perfect compositions, and obedient daydreams of antiquity.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In this era of growing labor radicalism and open conflict with capital, Taylor promised docile and happy workers alongside high profits.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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This harmless, doll-like look juxtaposed with the anger running through their punk discographies and unruly performances was meant to subvert the expectations of women as docile objects in the patriarchy.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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For many San Diegans, the proposal to close dozens of public restrooms due to budget cuts may sound like a minor inconvenience — an unfortunate but manageable reduction in public services during difficult fiscal times.—
Francesca Torriani,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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My chronic neck pain is manageable, my CCI symptoms are reduced, and vertigo is less frequent.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Schmidt likes Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil and OUAI Wave Spray for shine, softness, hydration, and frizz control, while Hayasaka reaches for Brilliant Glossing Styling Cream paired with hair oil to tame flyaways and restore shine to dry-looking hair.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The petition delivery was a tamer affair than in Wichita, where police dispatched a bomb squad to examine the boxes of petitions after receiving a tip.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The hotel has many ADA-compliant spaces, including the public entrance, guest rooms (options include a king room with a balcony, two queens, two kings with a balcony, an ocean view king with balcony, and a studio suite), registration desk, and concierge desk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That inspection, and later ones, uncovered numerous non-compliant or improperly labeled marijuana, kratom and mushroom product, according to the DLCP order.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Trainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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