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 His playing time isn’t up to him; that’s a question for the trainers and the coaching staff. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 Stefanski touted the trainers and medical workers who tended to Daniels. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The deep-tissue session, which lasts for 30 minutes, draws directly on Brady’s time spent with his longtime body coach, Alex Guerrero, to shape his recovery in the NFL and beyond, alongside a team of licensed therapists and trainers. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 Williams is awaiting the final go-ahead from the coaching staff and trainers after going through his first full practice Thursday since he was injured in a 9-3 loss to Minnesota in Week 2. — CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The only trace left of a content shoot earlier in the day is a smidge of smokey eye makeup, while a pair of black, ankle-shattering Jimmy Choo stilettos have been replaced with khaki trainers. — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 Team trainers took his helmet and escorted him to the locker room. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 The property’s Pilates studio, complimentary for guests, has six reformers, sightlines of lush gardens and the Hau River, and professional trainers available upon request. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 He’s consulted with dieticians, nutritionists, meditation coaches, and executive trainers. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
Noun
  • Moore was named the Cougars’ new head coach this past offseason, while Miller left his role as wide receivers coach at Boise State to become offensive coordinator in Pullman; both coaches played together at Boise State in the early 2010s.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Balfanz says coaches spend a lot of their time lesson planning, learning each school’s curriculum requirements, and understanding the learning style of an individual student, but time for social and emotional connection is also critical for success.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Watching games with base runners, tough at-bats and actual strategy by managers is much more enjoyable than strikeouts and home runs with no one on base.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • According to Bank of America, timber managers acquired 55% of all acres that changed hands in 2025 against just 15% sold.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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