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 Marty Tuley, a personal fitness trainer and the only other Democrat in the race, suggested that Kansas should switch to an independent redistricting commission model to minimize political bias in map-making. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025 According to his personal trainer, Jay Galvin, Lil Jon’s transformation didn’t happen overnight. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Chunkier silhouettes have been eclipsed by slimmer styles in recent years, but this is still a great investment for anyone who loves trainer sneakers over everything else. Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025 With the barn no longer his, the three-quarter gap will now become a place where anyone can stop, look and pay homage to a man who did more than hold the license of a trainer. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trainer
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Noun
  • Under the tutelage of head coach Dawn Sullivan since 2023, the Tigers (3-1) have seen a resurgence in volleyball.
    Brady Shanahan, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Lalas is calling for head coach Mauricio Pochettino's head, and that the team needs a new coach and direction.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Under-18s coach Marc Bridge-Wilkinson stepped down after a decade of service and joined League One outfit Huddersfield Town as assistant manager.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Despite the struggles from Nola this season, Phillies manager Rob Thomson remains confident in his right-hander.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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