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Recent Examples of trainable
But with consistent training, that decline is far less pronounced, and in your 40s, aerobic capacity is still highly trainable.
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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
Someone who is coachable and trainable.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Already, trainable or premade modules are being used in network design.
—Stephan Zhang, IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2022
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
Someone who is coachable and trainable.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes.com, 15 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 latest iteration features intelligent control systems, controllable blades, and onboard batteries, and is meant to demonstrate its electricity generation performance in real sea conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
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The system uses a mathematical method known as a Hermite spline to create smooth and precisely controllable trajectories while minimizing travel time.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 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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Almost nobody in the two capitals is attempting to disaggregate some of these issues and thereby make tensions more manageable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Today, highly active antiretroviral therapy has transformed HIV from a death sentence into a manageable chronic condition.—
Sally C. Pipes,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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James said summer is the right time to incorporate weekly scalp treatments and to stock up on dry shampoo to tame flyaways and dandruff.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
20 May 2026
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Barely a decade after Hatch faced widespread wrath for his relatively tame antics, Hantz was celebrated.—
Shaan Merchant,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The hotel offers accessible guest rooms, elevators, ramp access, and ADA-compliant facilities throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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An accounting manager oversees an organization’s financial reporting, budgeting and accounting operations to ensure financial records are accurate, compliant and aligned with business goals.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Trainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainable. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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