Definition of trainernext
as in coach
a person who trains performers or athletes hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape

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Recent Examples of trainer These Skechers slip-ins fall somewhere between casual trainers and a dressier shoe, with an appeal that’s similar to boat shoes. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 But about an hour into the 2-1/2 hour session, the second-year edge rusher stepped off to the side, sat on an equipment chest and took his entire left shoe and sock off to be examined by trainers. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 Along with the saints found on El Mencho’s altar, another saint embraced in narco culture is the Santo Niño of Atocha, a childlike Christ figure known as the patron saint of prisoners and those in danger, said Robert Almonte, a law enforcement trainer and consultant in San Antonio, Texas. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026 By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
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Noun
  • Amir Ghalenoei, Iran’s head coach, added that some management staff, media personnel and an executive director have still not been granted permission to attend the tournament.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • But his head coach, Mitch Johnson, had a contradicting statement about the situation.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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  • Then general manager Les Snead engineered the deal for Garrett, sending edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and future second- and third-round picks to the Cleveland Browns for a player who has 125 ½ sacks in nine seasons.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • In the lawsuit, council members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon, and Cara Mendelsohn say the city manager, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and city secretary, Bilierae Johnson, violated the Texas Open Meetings Act, the city charter, and the city's requirements for a transparent government.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 9 June 2026

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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