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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
There's a charge for trainings and certification but access to resources including a step-by-step guide to cacao processing and the flavor wheel that the official tasters use to do their evaluations are free.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
The changes — new trainings, reimbursement mechanisms, and clinical guidelines — nudge clinicians to help patients get off medications, and to consider non-pharmaceutical interventions, like therapy, nutrition, and exercise.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 May 2026
More than a quarter of school employees skip annual cybersecurity trainings, according to the comptroller’s office — and if a breach does occur, local education officials may fail to report the incident or notify families in a timely manner.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The Americans exported violence in the form of counterterrorism and police trainings to as many as eighty-five countries, from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to Niger to the Philippines, as well as blueprints for dubious legal frameworks to justify their actions.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The work is done in partnership withWorldwide Kids, a leading provider of childcare services in the luxury hospitality sector, and member hotels complete annual trainings to keep their offerings on par with Luxury Childcare Association’s standards.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The hospital also serves as an educational institution for nearly 200 mental health professionals each year with internships, trainings, and other career opportunities, according to the state's website.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Other firms are using AI clones of senior corporate leaders for onboarding videos or sales trainings.
—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
Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026
The changes — new trainings, reimbursement mechanisms, and clinical guidelines — nudge clinicians to help patients get off medications, and to consider non-pharmaceutical interventions, like therapy, nutrition, and exercise.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 May 2026
More than a quarter of school employees skip annual cybersecurity trainings, according to the comptroller’s office — and if a breach does occur, local education officials may fail to report the incident or notify families in a timely manner.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The Americans exported violence in the form of counterterrorism and police trainings to as many as eighty-five countries, from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to Niger to the Philippines, as well as blueprints for dubious legal frameworks to justify their actions.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The work is done in partnership withWorldwide Kids, a leading provider of childcare services in the luxury hospitality sector, and member hotels complete annual trainings to keep their offerings on par with Luxury Childcare Association’s standards.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
The hospital also serves as an educational institution for nearly 200 mental health professionals each year with internships, trainings, and other career opportunities, according to the state's website.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Other firms are using AI clones of senior corporate leaders for onboarding videos or sales trainings.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
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The two were reported missing May 2 after participating in African Lion, annual multinational military exercises held in Morocco.—
Akram Oubachir,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Kazakhstan is also set to host joint CSTO military exercises later this year.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The internships, the GPA, the career fairs.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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She's grown her video editing skills, and used them for internships and in leadership roles at school extracurriculars.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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In team periods Saturday, Joly motioned around the slot and outside, similar to how Engram lined up throughout practices last year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Consumers seeking greener options should look for third-party certifications from organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, which verify sustainable forestry and manufacturing practices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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According to her, professions such as medicine, law, and finance are widely visible, while specialized industrial roles such as trade machinists trained through apprenticeships, metrology technicians, and machine alignment specialists often remain behind the scenes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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