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 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 For at least a decade, Vivek Sah has warned real estate agents at conferences and trainings that their role is changing. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026 There's also trainings held by the Indiana Voter Registration Association, the Indiana Association of Counties, the clerks' association and individual vendors. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026 Other states that are targeted for training include Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, while trainings have already been held in Ohio, Texas, and Georgia. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026
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  1. exercises
  2. internships
  3. practices
  4. apprenticeships
Noun
  • That meant a lot of exercises that required holding a position for long periods of time.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For many nations, such exercises speak to cooperation and readiness.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • Heinrich, 37, studied international affairs at George Washington University and wanted to pursue a career in the State Department before internships at MSNBC and WRC-TV in Washington led her to journalism.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Advancing the school and the field means partnering more strongly with quantum industry partners and protecting the opportunities students already have, like internships and jobs.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of internships
Noun
  • The approach applies manufacturing practices to research and development, allowing engineers and machinists to modify components and processes quickly as designs evolve.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Tully Tube has already been adopted by 37 health systems, pharmacies, and veterinary practices, including Penn Medicine, Michigan’s Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Georgia’s Wellstar Health System.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • Reimagine teaching and learning with stronger academics, career and technical training, trades, apprenticeships and college pathways.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Funds in the accounts can be used for a variety of qualifying educational expenses including tuition at colleges and trade schools as well as qualifying professional apprenticeships.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of apprenticeships

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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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