trainings

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 At trainings—held online, and in kitchens, basements, and alleyways—people were taught what to do if they were denied an acta, and how to handle the militares guarding the premises. Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Since its inception in 2019, the Alchemist program has ushered 232 small businesses through the trainings. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 The supervised trainings are scheduled on July 14, 16 and 17 in the area of El Arco Iris and Linea Del Cielo. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Beyond technical expertise, trainings include data privacy, protocols and ethical use. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 June 2026 The events include school supply giveaways, food bank drives, neighborhood door knockings and organizer trainings. Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Today, Mina said, OPD and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office conduct active shooter trainings annually, far more frequently than prior to Pulse. Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 To prepare for the potential need, members of the firing squad will conduct at least quarterly trainings and execution rehearsals with IDOC rifles, the document details. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026 But there have been increases in virtual trainings, including a recent session with KC Blueprint, a coalition focused on reducing violence in the city, which focused on cross-cultural awareness for international visitors for the World Cup. Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
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Noun
  • India and China have also separately conducted anti-piracy drills, naval patrols, and maritime exercises with partner countries in the Indian Ocean.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • Enforcement also matters; ethics rules without meaningful consequences can quickly become paperwork exercises.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Ryon Baldwin-Williams had multiple internships before graduating with a computer engineering degree from Michigan State in 2025.
    Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The next phase will support academic curriculum and programming, including executive lectures from Honeywell leaders and innovation internships within the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business.
    Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Joint practices More teams choose to use practices against other opponents to prepare their quarterbacks and key starters for the regular season instead of preseason games.
    Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • Although the advisory Guidelines technically recommended life imprisonment, actual federal sentencing practices painted a dramatically different picture.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Communities are investing in apprenticeships, states are rebuilding vocational training, and private and philanthropic capital is flowing into workforce development.
    Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.
    Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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