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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
Other firms are using AI clones of senior corporate leaders for onboarding videos or sales trainings.
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Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
In practice, that can mean leading trainings, mentoring new hires, creating internal resources or contributing to specialized projects — all ways to share expertise without stepping into a formal management role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Nataly Degante and Mayra Vargas, who graduated in 2023, have begun working as preceptors — practitioners who supervise interns or students during clinical trainings — at organizations in Los Angeles.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The lodge is involved with the local community in several other ways, too, including a community garden program at a local lower primary school where Domiano runs trainings.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
For example, Glover, Koch and Hansen practiced CPR in space, taking turns bracing against Orion’s bulkhead to gain leverage to simulate chest compressions and rescue breathing while recording the proceedings for future crew trainings.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
The office has held trainings on the use of AI in legal cases and has removed one of its prosecutors from all casework pending an investigation.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Details about what those trainings consisted of remained unclear.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The academy provides resources and hosts trainings to help educators learn about AI and integrate AI tools into their classrooms.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
In practice, that can mean leading trainings, mentoring new hires, creating internal resources or contributing to specialized projects — all ways to share expertise without stepping into a formal management role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Nataly Degante and Mayra Vargas, who graduated in 2023, have begun working as preceptors — practitioners who supervise interns or students during clinical trainings — at organizations in Los Angeles.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The lodge is involved with the local community in several other ways, too, including a community garden program at a local lower primary school where Domiano runs trainings.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
For example, Glover, Koch and Hansen practiced CPR in space, taking turns bracing against Orion’s bulkhead to gain leverage to simulate chest compressions and rescue breathing while recording the proceedings for future crew trainings.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
The office has held trainings on the use of AI in legal cases and has removed one of its prosecutors from all casework pending an investigation.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Details about what those trainings consisted of remained unclear.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The academy provides resources and hosts trainings to help educators learn about AI and integrate AI tools into their classrooms.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
Noun
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Rivera was able to complete 10 out of the 14 exercises without quitting, impressing the Father Stu star.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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As falls experts, physical and occupational therapists are uniquely trained to assess each person’s fall risk and develop a plan to help improve their mobility with balance training, strength exercises, and other interventions far before a fall occurs.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Summer internships The City of Milpitas is launching its first-ever Summer Internship Program, an eight- to 10-week internship for college students interested in learning about careers in local government.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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After training, internships and a residency at Johns Hopkins, Johnson spent two years at the National Institutes of Health.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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This refers to mindful practices.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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After adding artificial intelligence into the mix, many families are seeking alternatives to college like trade schools or apprenticeships—with some 70% of teenagers reporting their parents now support such a shift.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC specialists, mechanics and culinary professionals can earn strong incomes through certifications and apprenticeships that are practical and far less financially punishing.—
Ali Kaufman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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