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 The boys, according to Jeffco, are managers, trainers or mascots — not athletes. Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026 The edge defender walked off the field with team trainers and did not return, though Koonce continued to practice. Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026 The new schedule, however, means there just 13 days between the Preakness and Belmont, which could keep trainers from pursuing the Triple Crown’s third jewel. Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The Pro Bowl running back participated in the early walk-through session and team stretching period before moving to the sideline to work with trainers. CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Amateur players do not have trainers on standby, which is exactly why paying attention to your body matters more, not less. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 Their trainers cited the short turnaround between the two events; very few horses these days compete in races two weeks apart. Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 There is a multitude of things for trainers to do beyond the main story of the game, some of the highlights being battling with Dynamaxed Pokemon and battling other players online. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Other items of note Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott remains on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and he was seen rehabbing with trainers off to the side. Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
Noun
  • The most notable figures to call for that have been two of the previous three coaches before Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Some of this season’s top college football transfers simply followed their coaches from one school to another.
    Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As a result, a new superintendent and board of managers were brought in, and changes were implemented immediately.
    Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Many broadcasting managers nationwide made a grave mistake in the last 20 years by deciding that expertise was not needed to report traffic.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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