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
Boyer did his share of farm work and also took on odd jobs around town — jackhammer operator, cement crewman, trainer of hunting dogs.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 18 June 2025
His trainer, Budd, fled after realizing that Eugene’s youthful promise wouldn’t translate into mature success.
—Charlie Lee, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
He’s been a great trainer for so many guys throughout the NBA.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
The moment a fearful shelter dog put her trust in a volunteer trainer brought people to tears.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 18 June 2025
His trainer, Budd, fled after realizing that Eugene’s youthful promise wouldn’t translate into mature success.
—Charlie Lee, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
He’s been a great trainer for so many guys throughout the NBA.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
The moment a fearful shelter dog put her trust in a volunteer trainer brought people to tears.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainer
Noun
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Former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is now leading the team as head coach, and a host of players have left and been added to the team.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Since 1991, the program has collected 20 College World Series berths and seven national championships, with a handful of legendary coaches leading the charge along the way.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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If a manager violates this requirement, the association may terminate the management contract.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Bench coach Ray Montgomery took over on June 20 as the acting — now interim — manager as the Angels entered Friday winners in seven of their last 10 games.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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