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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
Increasing wages and salaries and offering employee trainings were the two most common ways companies looked to address potential long-term workforce challenges — 61% and 54%, respectively.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Additionally, all clergy, employees and teachers must complete trainings and receive monthly continuing education.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Still, some airport services and programs will be suspended during the shutdown, including air traffic controller hiring, aviation rulemaking, law enforcement assistance support and several employee trainings.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the organization has expanded to deliver trainings and support across the country, but Chery said she’s looked for a location to expand the organization’s capacity since the very beginning.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Once approved, states can use the funds for various pre-approved investments, including recruitment and retention of clinical teams, expansion of treatments for opioid use disorder and mental health treatments and technology trainings for rural health care workforces.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Mandated diversity trainings, while commonplace, have not been found to increase the numbers of underrepresented groups in management or leadership roles.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Howard, who is also the CEO Innovating with AI, a program to teach people to become AI consultants in their own right, said some students of his have sold AI trainings or two-day boot camps that net out to $400 or $500 per hour.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Today, thousands of women have completed Ekstrom’s full program and taken her free trainings.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Additionally, all clergy, employees and teachers must complete trainings and receive monthly continuing education.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Still, some airport services and programs will be suspended during the shutdown, including air traffic controller hiring, aviation rulemaking, law enforcement assistance support and several employee trainings.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the organization has expanded to deliver trainings and support across the country, but Chery said she’s looked for a location to expand the organization’s capacity since the very beginning.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Once approved, states can use the funds for various pre-approved investments, including recruitment and retention of clinical teams, expansion of treatments for opioid use disorder and mental health treatments and technology trainings for rural health care workforces.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Mandated diversity trainings, while commonplace, have not been found to increase the numbers of underrepresented groups in management or leadership roles.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Howard, who is also the CEO Innovating with AI, a program to teach people to become AI consultants in their own right, said some students of his have sold AI trainings or two-day boot camps that net out to $400 or $500 per hour.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Today, thousands of women have completed Ekstrom’s full program and taken her free trainings.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
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Weightlifting or weight-bearing exercises like brisk walks, jogging, or stair climbing help prevent osteoporosis.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Winter tuned up his body through Duncan-style exercises—energy radiating from his solar plexus out to his limbs—at the dance barre.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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More recently, schools across the country have begun experimenting with summer internships and short-term placements to meet growing demand.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Her high school curriculum was organized as a co-op program, which included traditional classes alternating with internships in nursing.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When Topham left several weeks into the band’s practices, he was replaced by Clapton, who played with a bold, confident approach that won over London club attendees.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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Governor Pritzker has called for investigations into federal enforcement practices, including reports of excessive force and mistaken detentions of American citizens.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Whitmer and panelists at the Detroit event amplified Farley’s call for real change, stressing that every American deserves a path—whether through apprenticeships or traditional higher education—and that removing roadblocks is crucial.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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By contrast, vocational training is finally having a moment, as are apprenticeships and other pathways into careers in the trades.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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