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 Her trainer Dani Coleman, Pvolve’s vice president of training, guides the program. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026 To the outside eye, the Alo brand, its trainers, and its A-list community of influencers have been firmly Euro-summering since May. Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 Starting left tackle Rashawn Slater left practice after the first 11-on-11 period and walked to the medical tent with trainers, who worked on his left leg. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Samantha Lanzone, an equestrian trainer on Doolan Road north of Livermore, said the property offers easy access to Interstate 580 while feeling as remote as Wyoming’s golden hills. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainer
Noun
  • In a memo sent to team presidents, general managers and coaches Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert advised the league’s leaders on their approach to the topic of transgender participation in women’s sports.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Tom Brady was winding down his Tampa Bay tenure, and Todd Bowles was coming off his first season as head coach.
    Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Gausman earned a high-five and slap on the back from manager Craig Counsell in the dugout after his night ended.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Iglesias plunked Heliot Ramos and that was all Braves manager Walt Weiss needed to see.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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