trainers

plural of trainer
as in coaches
a person who trains performers or athletes hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape

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Recent Examples of trainers Now, human trainers teleoperate the robots in real-world factory conditions, teaching them to handle automotive parts logistics, sequence assembly lines, and organize heavy components. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 On the Browns’ final possession — the one that yielded the Fannin go-ahead touchdown reception — Horn went down and needed to be helped off the field by trainers. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026 He was sandwiched between two Lions defenders while trying to make a catch, then stayed on the turf for several moments before walking to the sideline with trainers. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026 The star running back then walked gingerly to the sideline, accompanied by trainers on either side of him. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 The company says the aircraft could cut flight-training costs by as much as 80% compared to conventional combustion-engine trainers – a number worth watching closely, given how badly the industry needs cheaper ways to churn out new pilots. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 Multiple players, led by backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, indeed came onto the field as trainers attended to Daniels and eventually called for the cart to take him away. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Looking closer, the collection features the Pista style is a low-profile driver sneaker inspired by classic motorsport footwear, while the Court III is an everyday sneaker rooted in the legacy of classic German army trainers. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 He was carted off, towel over his head and emotional as trainers rode with him off the field. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Twenty years ago, as a Philadelphia Eagles training camp intern, Brett Veach zealously carried out such duties as setting up dorm beds, laminating practice scripts and carting coaches to and from fields.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Carey, the family attorney, contends ASU coaches didn’t follow university guidelines regarding heat safety.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The official purchasing managers’ index indicated that manufacturing activity contracted for two consecutive months in July and August.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Lessons and performance data gathered through testing, experimentation, and training can be returned to developers and program managers to improve future capabilities.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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