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
In the locker room were front office personnel, trainers, various staff — people who wouldn’t normally be in there postgame.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Here is what doctors, researchers and trainers are saying about how movement reshapes the mind, and why even a short walk can shift your day.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
These Skechers slip-ins fall somewhere between casual trainers and a dressier shoe, with an appeal that’s similar to boat shoes.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
But about an hour into the 2-1/2 hour session, the second-year edge rusher stepped off to the side, sat on an equipment chest and took his entire left shoe and sock off to be examined by trainers.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The Club's central staircase is the sort that Bond might descend slowly in a dinner jacket alongside the American ambassador; these days guests rush up and down it in trainers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
After Moses left the field with trainers, rookie Caleb Lomu and second-year pro Marcus Bryant split time at right tackle.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Xander Bogaerts spends a lot of time in the trainers’ room after games.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
This Sisyphus of Silicon Valley is on the front lines of a rapidly expanding industry of robot trainers, preparing to teach and operate the army of humanoid robots scheduled to march out of nearby factories in the coming year.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Here is what doctors, researchers and trainers are saying about how movement reshapes the mind, and why even a short walk can shift your day.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
These Skechers slip-ins fall somewhere between casual trainers and a dressier shoe, with an appeal that’s similar to boat shoes.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
But about an hour into the 2-1/2 hour session, the second-year edge rusher stepped off to the side, sat on an equipment chest and took his entire left shoe and sock off to be examined by trainers.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The Club's central staircase is the sort that Bond might descend slowly in a dinner jacket alongside the American ambassador; these days guests rush up and down it in trainers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
After Moses left the field with trainers, rookie Caleb Lomu and second-year pro Marcus Bryant split time at right tackle.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Xander Bogaerts spends a lot of time in the trainers’ room after games.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
This Sisyphus of Silicon Valley is on the front lines of a rapidly expanding industry of robot trainers, preparing to teach and operate the army of humanoid robots scheduled to march out of nearby factories in the coming year.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
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The front camera can film each swing and play it back on a screen that offers frame-by-frame analysis of technique, with footage sharable to coaches via an accompanying app.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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In addition to money for new soccer fields, there will also be another $1 million to pay for uniforms, shin guards, soccer balls, and even coaches.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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For managers unable to afford Vinicius Jr, Raphinha offers a slightly cheaper route into one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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While many money managers view the company as a unique asset with dominant positions in rocket launches and satellite internet, other long-term investors are questioning whether today’s valuation already reflects much of that optimism.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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