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a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
on-the-job training teacher training
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Recent Examples of trainings
More than a quarter of school employees skip annual cybersecurity trainings, according to the comptroller’s office — and if a breach does occur, local education officials may fail to report the incident or notify families in a timely manner.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The Americans exported violence in the form of counterterrorism and police trainings to as many as eighty-five countries, from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to Niger to the Philippines, as well as blueprints for dubious legal frameworks to justify their actions.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The work is done in partnership withWorldwide Kids, a leading provider of childcare services in the luxury hospitality sector, and member hotels complete annual trainings to keep their offerings on par with Luxury Childcare Association’s standards.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The hospital also serves as an educational institution for nearly 200 mental health professionals each year with internships, trainings, and other career opportunities, according to the state's website.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Other firms are using AI clones of senior corporate leaders for onboarding videos or sales trainings.
—Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
In practice, that can mean leading trainings, mentoring new hires, creating internal resources or contributing to specialized projects — all ways to share expertise without stepping into a formal management role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Nataly Degante and Mayra Vargas, who graduated in 2023, have begun working as preceptors — practitioners who supervise interns or students during clinical trainings — at organizations in Los Angeles.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The lodge is involved with the local community in several other ways, too, including a community garden program at a local lower primary school where Domiano runs trainings.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The Americans exported violence in the form of counterterrorism and police trainings to as many as eighty-five countries, from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to Niger to the Philippines, as well as blueprints for dubious legal frameworks to justify their actions.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The work is done in partnership withWorldwide Kids, a leading provider of childcare services in the luxury hospitality sector, and member hotels complete annual trainings to keep their offerings on par with Luxury Childcare Association’s standards.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The hospital also serves as an educational institution for nearly 200 mental health professionals each year with internships, trainings, and other career opportunities, according to the state's website.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Other firms are using AI clones of senior corporate leaders for onboarding videos or sales trainings.
—Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
In practice, that can mean leading trainings, mentoring new hires, creating internal resources or contributing to specialized projects — all ways to share expertise without stepping into a formal management role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Nataly Degante and Mayra Vargas, who graduated in 2023, have begun working as preceptors — practitioners who supervise interns or students during clinical trainings — at organizations in Los Angeles.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The lodge is involved with the local community in several other ways, too, including a community garden program at a local lower primary school where Domiano runs trainings.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
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Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The 3-by-5 strength training protocol involves choosing 3–5 exercises, doing 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, and resting for 3–5 minutes in between.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
1 May 2026
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Some of the most competitive programs and internships have November or December deadlines, and many are due in January and February.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wanda Enos Bachelor is on the board of the Indigenous Futures Society, which advocates for Indigenous ecological practices that were erased during the gold rush.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tung also offered advice for consumers seeking to avoid unknowingly supporting such practices.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Investing in training and accessing programs to support internships, apprenticeships or training for incumbent workers through Maryland MEP, Maryland Department of Labor and others can be invaluable for long-term success.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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After adding artificial intelligence into the mix, many families are seeking alternatives to college like trade schools or apprenticeships—with some 70% of teenagers reporting their parents now support such a shift.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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