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
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
The challenge for Gansey, his front office, Nick Nurse’s coaching staff and the trainers is multilayered.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Score the Glycerin Flex shoes on Amazon, plus shop more ultra-comfy trainers, including New Balance Fresh Foam Running Shoe and Hoka Bondi 9 Running Shoe.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Both players lay on the grass, with Freeman, specifically, down for a minute and a half as trainers assessed the damage.
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David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
After allowing a fourth goal of the match, Qatari goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada pointed to his shoulder, which led to a brief assessment by trainers.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The store serves as a community hub through partnerships with local run clubs, fitness studios, trainers and wellness events.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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
The challenge for Gansey, his front office, Nick Nurse’s coaching staff and the trainers is multilayered.
—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Score the Glycerin Flex shoes on Amazon, plus shop more ultra-comfy trainers, including New Balance Fresh Foam Running Shoe and Hoka Bondi 9 Running Shoe.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Both players lay on the grass, with Freeman, specifically, down for a minute and a half as trainers assessed the damage.
—
David Close,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
After allowing a fourth goal of the match, Qatari goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada pointed to his shoulder, which led to a brief assessment by trainers.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The store serves as a community hub through partnerships with local run clubs, fitness studios, trainers and wellness events.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
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Pitchers aren’t chosen through the fan vote — hurlers and reserves have to wait for the player ballot (which includes votes from players, coaches and managers) and commissioners picks.
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The effort involves around 120 private planes and transports nearly 1,000 athletes and coaches free of charge.
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 26 Jun. 2026.
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