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 He was helped to the locker room by a trainer, according to the Associated Press. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 His time in Italy did not yield major trophies but Lucescu’s work there with physical trainer Adriano Bacconi helped revolutionise football data. Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026 For trainers, the work is less about race day and more about everything leading up to it. Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026 He was helped to the locker room by one of the team's trainers and did not return to the bench. ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
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Noun
  • John Tortorella was hired as head coach in June 2022, helped establish a culture, had the young Flyers overachieving and then wore out his welcome — such is life as an NHL head coach and especially one named John Tortorella.
    Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Vegas has not lost in regulation since coach John Tortorella (6-0-1) took over after Bruce Cassidy was fired.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Thanks to cask beer manager Mason Swierenga, Wren’s pours are known for soft carbonation, live yeast, plush mouthfeel, and a slow pour that builds its own head—under the cask’s spell, hops and malts show different faces.
    Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The car was in the lot, and office manager Jessica Smith said Gregg signed the paperwork willingly.
    Liz Crawford, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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