1
2
as in internships
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
on-the-job training teacher training
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of trainings
Emergency doctors at UofL periodically conduct trainings on mass casualty scenarios.
—
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
But due to a lack of funding, the district said the partnership with the institute has ended and those racial equity trainings are no longer offered.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Sean Grayson watches as defense attorney Mark Wykoff questions Kevin Davis, a law enforcement consultant with almost 50 years of experience in policing who has taught thousands of hours of advanced trainings on use of force.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Lam also later moved to ask Chua to apologize, as well as for city staff to bring recommendations to bolster trainings and improve policy, which passed narrowly, with Lam and Montano in favor, Barbadillo and Chua abstaining, and Lien in opposition.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Scholarship winners are also invited to the Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony and given a chance to participate in various trainings and STEM events around the country.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and NFPA have partnered to offer free trainings to first responders relating to battery energy storage systems, and these can be expanded.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
This program compiles hundreds of open-access datasets, interactive tools, and trainings that are helping coastal communities effectively plan for the future and protect their shoreline.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
As part of these constant efforts, access to sensitive data is tightly controlled based on job requirements, the completion of required trainings, and leadership approval.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
But due to a lack of funding, the district said the partnership with the institute has ended and those racial equity trainings are no longer offered.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Sean Grayson watches as defense attorney Mark Wykoff questions Kevin Davis, a law enforcement consultant with almost 50 years of experience in policing who has taught thousands of hours of advanced trainings on use of force.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Lam also later moved to ask Chua to apologize, as well as for city staff to bring recommendations to bolster trainings and improve policy, which passed narrowly, with Lam and Montano in favor, Barbadillo and Chua abstaining, and Lien in opposition.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Scholarship winners are also invited to the Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony and given a chance to participate in various trainings and STEM events around the country.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and NFPA have partnered to offer free trainings to first responders relating to battery energy storage systems, and these can be expanded.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
This program compiles hundreds of open-access datasets, interactive tools, and trainings that are helping coastal communities effectively plan for the future and protect their shoreline.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
As part of these constant efforts, access to sensitive data is tightly controlled based on job requirements, the completion of required trainings, and leadership approval.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
Noun
-
Significant diplomatic and military visits followed, as well as Chinese support for Bangladesh’s involvement in naval exercises with Pakistan (a longtime Indian rival), Chinese defense technology transfers, and Chinese investment in infrastructure and economic zones.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
-
The music, perhaps accordingly, sometimes languishes in a middle zone of wistful genre exercises.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
-
The discussions around relationships and internships over the last two years are now starting to come to fruition.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Unfortunately, Vinekar says that miscarriage risk is actually a major reason why prenatal practices won't schedule patients early on.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
-
For more than a decade, the show has advanced sustainable practices through a series of initiatives and by spotlighting green innovators.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Leveraging data and research, JPMorgan’s years-long effort has helped tens of thousands of Detroiters get apprenticeships or jobs, led to the creation of preservation of thousands of affordable housing units and provided aid to countless small businesses, according to the bank.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
-
The number of apprenticeships has fallen by a third since 2015, while engineering apprenticeships are down by 40% since 2017.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share