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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
Grounds that has been hosting medic trainings and serving as a warming space.
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Connor Greene, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
The Olympic downhill trainings, of which there are three per gender (weather permitting), do not have medal ramifications.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Visit our website City Journal reviewed Defend the 612’s trainings, entered its Signal network, and traced its organizational support.
—Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Those of us invited to lead trainings, speak in front of groups, or write pieces like this one need to stay humble, to resist anything that reeks of protest-as-usual, soothing political egos, ideology, or false guarantees.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
All the tools and trainings the institute creates are open-source, meaning anyone can access them, Klivan said.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Huy Tran is the executive director of Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN), an organization with offices in San José and Fresno that offers legal aid, trainings and leadership development to immigrant communities.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere in the state, the Dallas Zoo reportedly plans to bring many of its animals indoors and to ramp up enrichment activities like caretaker trainings, food puzzles and nature sounds.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
The family is also seeking new trainings for DOE employees and financial compensation.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Connor Greene, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
The Olympic downhill trainings, of which there are three per gender (weather permitting), do not have medal ramifications.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Visit our website City Journal reviewed Defend the 612’s trainings, entered its Signal network, and traced its organizational support.
—Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Those of us invited to lead trainings, speak in front of groups, or write pieces like this one need to stay humble, to resist anything that reeks of protest-as-usual, soothing political egos, ideology, or false guarantees.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
All the tools and trainings the institute creates are open-source, meaning anyone can access them, Klivan said.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Huy Tran is the executive director of Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN), an organization with offices in San José and Fresno that offers legal aid, trainings and leadership development to immigrant communities.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere in the state, the Dallas Zoo reportedly plans to bring many of its animals indoors and to ramp up enrichment activities like caretaker trainings, food puzzles and nature sounds.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
The family is also seeking new trainings for DOE employees and financial compensation.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
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Both exercises work the muscles of the lower body—namely, the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, hip stabilizers, and core, Higgins said.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Venditti’s practice involves extensive on-the-ground scouting for even the smallest roles, an intense interview process, and improv exercises to get the first-timers comfortable.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2026
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Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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This allegation includes reference to training programs, hiring decisions, firing and layoff decisions, internships and mentoring opportunities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her practices all week, Glenn said, have been great.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the cutting room, Catherine cut a pair of jeans alongside one of Hiut’s longest-serving employees and its newest trainee, while a group of denim artisans shared their paths into the textile industry and emphasized the importance of training and apprenticeships.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Federal and state policy incentives for employers to offer more internships, apprenticeships, and other forms of industry-immersive experiences have potential to help.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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