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 video assistant referee called for a review of the play while the two were down getting tended to by trainers, leaving the Americans to nurse their lead down a man for the rest of the game.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Still, trainers have a few tricks that can help athletes—or anyone, really—withstand the heat.
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Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Rucking activates the upper trapezius, shoulders, upper back, abdominals, obliques and lower back, according to trainers and coaches who specialize in the method.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Interim manager Chad Tracy pregame noted how team trainers prepare the players for such brutal conditions, including urging them to hydrate as much as possible before coming to the ballpark.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
1 July 2026
Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Wang also noted China will continue to roll out standards to better regulate the development of newer professions resulting from the shifts—such as artificial intelligence (AI) trainers and drone pilots—and evaluate workers’ performances.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
For runners and trainers, Nordstrom has deals on Asics, and for those more style-focused, there are on-trend Puma Speedcats for $60.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
One of her trainers there was Mustafa Ali, now a TNA Wrestling star.
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James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Still, trainers have a few tricks that can help athletes—or anyone, really—withstand the heat.
—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Rucking activates the upper trapezius, shoulders, upper back, abdominals, obliques and lower back, according to trainers and coaches who specialize in the method.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Interim manager Chad Tracy pregame noted how team trainers prepare the players for such brutal conditions, including urging them to hydrate as much as possible before coming to the ballpark.
—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
1 July 2026
Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Wang also noted China will continue to roll out standards to better regulate the development of newer professions resulting from the shifts—such as artificial intelligence (AI) trainers and drone pilots—and evaluate workers’ performances.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
For runners and trainers, Nordstrom has deals on Asics, and for those more style-focused, there are on-trend Puma Speedcats for $60.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
One of her trainers there was Mustafa Ali, now a TNA Wrestling star.
—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
Noun
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Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association members have broadened to include NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
Noun
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Thanks to a wetter weather pattern and recent tropical rains, stream flows across the much of the state have started to rebound, farmers are tending healthy crops and water managers are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief.
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First-time managers, meanwhile, comprised under 10%.
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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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