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
Tickets are now on sale for the event that will bring together celebrities and skilled cutting horse trainers to raise funds for the medical center.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Not into weightlifting or high-octane fitness classes delivered by Ireland’s top trainers?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
The attacks included suicide missions — a method that Hamas operatives had learned from Hezbollah trainers in Lebanon.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Anthony appeared to take the brunt of the impact, as Rafaela was on his feet first and the trainers spent more time looking at the second-year standout.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
As part of the agreement, Whoop will continue to provide PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions and Korn Ferry Tour players and trainers with the latest products and technology to assist in monitoring their health.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the game, Hughes was sprawled on the ice after the high stick, teeth knocked out, trainers hovering.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
One of the personal trainers Chastain has worked with over the years is Tyler Relph, who has trained three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle of Plano Prestonwood.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Higher ticket options include a chance to shadow dolphin trainers, or spend half a day with the dolphins and sea lions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Not into weightlifting or high-octane fitness classes delivered by Ireland’s top trainers?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
The attacks included suicide missions — a method that Hamas operatives had learned from Hezbollah trainers in Lebanon.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Anthony appeared to take the brunt of the impact, as Rafaela was on his feet first and the trainers spent more time looking at the second-year standout.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
As part of the agreement, Whoop will continue to provide PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions and Korn Ferry Tour players and trainers with the latest products and technology to assist in monitoring their health.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the game, Hughes was sprawled on the ice after the high stick, teeth knocked out, trainers hovering.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
One of the personal trainers Chastain has worked with over the years is Tyler Relph, who has trained three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle of Plano Prestonwood.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Higher ticket options include a chance to shadow dolphin trainers, or spend half a day with the dolphins and sea lions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainers
Noun
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The shift has reinforced the quiet confidence that coaches and observers have long noticed in Tien.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jakucionis has impressed his coaches and teammates with his energy, defensive pressure, playmaking ability and improved three-point shooting.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Both marina managers said access will be more difficult.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Trainers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainers. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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