trainings

noun

plural of training
1
as in exercises
something done over and over in order to develop skill a boxer who's been doing a lot of training with his footwork

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2
as in internships
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 So far, the group has worked with the police department to host trainings for alcohol and tobacco retailers. — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 For now, the organization is running its own voluntary trainings, as well as a resource center with office hours, a library of sample motions and help with social service referrals. — Samantha Melamed, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026 Previous college education or tech experience is not needed to participate in these trainings. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Importantly, one of the goals of these trainings is prevention and reminding students how crucial bystander intervention is in achieving that goal. — Doug Williams, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Universities started enacting trainings about consent and bystander intervention. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Instead of beginning with predetermined values, generic and disconnected trainings or executive assumptions, leaders can identify the specific gap between the intended culture and employees’ lived experiences. — Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The European expansion will launch in London and Paris through employee ambassador trainings and hands-on learning experiences for young people. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 In addition to producing stories on climate change, Covering Climate Now promotes reporting on the issue through journalism trainings, newsroom collaborations and press awards. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
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  1. exercises
  2. internships
  3. practices
  4. apprenticeships
Noun
  • This approach is intended to support wider production and rapid fielding while allowing engineers to continue refining the system based on feedback from soldiers participating in tests and exercises.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Low-impact options like yoga, stretching, swimming, and resistance band exercises will be easier on your joints.
    — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of exercises
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  • On the talent front, Seah said Taiwanese talent is already working at Weta’s studios in Wellington and the aim is to offer internships at its locations around the world.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Weta may offer them internships at its offices in Wellington, Melbourne and Vancouver.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of internships
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  • Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The PBMs have faced criticisms after research has shown their practices can drive up the cost of healthcare.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • The larger, nearly $6 million grant aims to expand paraprofessional-to-teacher apprenticeships and strengthen teacher preparation, mentoring and support for new educators.
    — Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Bamboo slips from Shuihudi count the work of young slaves as units of production, and slips held by the Yuelu Academy describe apprenticeships in state workshops.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of apprenticeships

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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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