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 Miami’s trainers brought him back slowly, and eventually gave him a full medical clearance. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 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 Packers trainers and medical personnel immediately rushed onto the field to check on Reed, who was turned over onto his back. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 There was so much going on, whether the props department were working on setting up the flowers, setting up the food, the dog trainers were getting the pugs ready, or some of the actors were just hanging out talking. — Daisy Leepson, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 Connected trainers, with streaks, reminders and visualized progress, target exactly that motivational gap. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 Slim retro trainers and terrace shoes brought them closer to everyday fashion; ballet sneakers softened the silhouettes. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 Delicate situations involving superstar players can test relationships between coaches, executives, doctors, trainers, the player and his representatives. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 When the manager, teammates and trainers check on a pitcher, there often can be grim faces, but not so Thursday at Kauffman Stadium. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
Noun
  • Many of them, including Ned and his childhood friend and rival, Roland, are scarred by their time as youth players, haunted by memories of the sadistic coaches and cruel, competitive fathers who terrorized them both on and off the court.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Bechard finished his career with 238 Big 12 victories, which ranks second all-time of all Big 12 coaches.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Young professionals send out thousands of applications with no luck, while hiring managers wade through a deluge of candidates for a single job posting.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In an email exchange, store managers Sara Beattie and Brooke Berlin tell us what museumgoers are buying right now.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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