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
Thousands of other personnel involved in sports, including coaches, trainers and student employees in athletic departments, can gain insider access to information, such as player injuries, which can prove valuable in betting.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
As trainers helped DiVincenzo off the floor, the guard made his way up to his head coach, who embraced the 29 year old.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
The horses and trainers at Heritage Farm returned from the Florida show circuit a few weeks ago and now everyone at the barn is preparing for the spring show season, which starts in a few weeks.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The Patriots’ trainers and team doctor checked out his knee during a pre-draft visit and gave him the all-clear.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Along with Baffert, the other winning trainers in this year’s field are Bill Mott, O’Neill and Pletcher with two each, and Gustavo Delgado and Kenny McPeek with one.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead, wear a pair of low-profile trainers with a splash of color.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
During this special presentation, the 20 runners make their way from barn to the paddock, accompanied by their owners and trainers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Many trainers of that era maligned Islam and backed policies that violated the rights of ordinary American Muslims in the name of counterterrorism, according to civil liberties watchdogs.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
As trainers helped DiVincenzo off the floor, the guard made his way up to his head coach, who embraced the 29 year old.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
The horses and trainers at Heritage Farm returned from the Florida show circuit a few weeks ago and now everyone at the barn is preparing for the spring show season, which starts in a few weeks.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The Patriots’ trainers and team doctor checked out his knee during a pre-draft visit and gave him the all-clear.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Along with Baffert, the other winning trainers in this year’s field are Bill Mott, O’Neill and Pletcher with two each, and Gustavo Delgado and Kenny McPeek with one.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead, wear a pair of low-profile trainers with a splash of color.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
During this special presentation, the 20 runners make their way from barn to the paddock, accompanied by their owners and trainers.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Many trainers of that era maligned Islam and backed policies that violated the rights of ordinary American Muslims in the name of counterterrorism, according to civil liberties watchdogs.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
Noun
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Evan Gonzalez was playing catch last year with a teammate on the Orange baseball team, a simple game of catch that caught the attention of Panthers coaches.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her Anchored, Aligned, Accountable (2026) framework has been taught to thousands of leaders, coaches, and facilitators worldwide and has been recognized by Brené Brown as transformative for leadership, partnership, and trust-building.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to one study, only 22 percent of managers globally are engaged–a staggering number that has a direct impact on employee engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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For facility managers, safety officers, construction supervisors and compliance teams, understanding AI’s role in supporting fire watch guards is becoming increasingly relevant as businesses seek better visibility, faster documentation and stronger operational accountability.—
MediaWave,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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