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 During a team drill in Tuesday’s padded practice, trainers removed the brace and examined his right elbow. Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 When the trainers drove Austin off the field, co-owner John Mara followed them in a golf cart, got out, walked over and consoled the receiver, tapping Austin on the helmet and shoulder pads. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 The wide receivers and defensive backs participating in the drills couldn’t even look as trainers attended to Austin, according to The Athletic. Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Instead of telling them to just push through, trainers are advising runners to adjust their pace, run during cooler times of the day and move indoors if need be. Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Two of the gym’s current trainers were previously part of the Flawless 4 Youth program, a testament, Gonzales said, to the program’s impact. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Georgia Aquarium staff say Balor and Zephyr will meet their trainers and, eventually, join the aquarium's existing pod of beluga whales. Cbs Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Defensive lineman Zach Sieler, who has started 82 games for the Dolphins during the past seven seasons, worked with the trainers on the side of practice. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 During training camp, Donald did a workout in front of defensive line coach Giff Smith and Rams trainers. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
Noun
  • Morris brought several coaches and nearly 20 players from North Texas, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who was the American Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Those coaches are expected to remain in that area, only moving toward the opposite dugout.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • When equity programs feel disconnected from business strategy or day-to-day workflows, managers treat them as optional compliance exercises rather than core leadership behaviors.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Dale Morris, one of the leading names in the ranks of Nashville music managers, who helped build up superstar careers for the group Alabama and then Kenny Chesney nearly from scratch, died Friday at 89.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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