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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
Van De Sampel received various medals during his time in the Air Force and has been certified in a number of different trainings offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the news release.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Principals are required to take budget classes, but those trainings focus on procedure rather than strategies for managing their school's budgets, the firm found.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Coincidentally, the moving company is also working on providing trainings to employees to recognize the signs of human trafficking.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Outraged Twin Cities residents flocked to legal observer trainings hosted by organizations like Monarca and the IDN.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
Other trainings are led by the AI company selling the tools.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
And even more information is available at the Milwaukee Legal Aid Society's website and Milwaukee Turners' website, which provides detailed guides in multiple languages, extensive trainings and places to volunteer as a legal observer.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
In one corner of the dance floor, an immigrant defense group collects sign-ups for trainings while Renee Rapp’s vocals bounce off of frenetic bodies.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Grounds that has been hosting medic trainings and serving as a warming space.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Principals are required to take budget classes, but those trainings focus on procedure rather than strategies for managing their school's budgets, the firm found.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Coincidentally, the moving company is also working on providing trainings to employees to recognize the signs of human trafficking.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Outraged Twin Cities residents flocked to legal observer trainings hosted by organizations like Monarca and the IDN.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
Other trainings are led by the AI company selling the tools.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
And even more information is available at the Milwaukee Legal Aid Society's website and Milwaukee Turners' website, which provides detailed guides in multiple languages, extensive trainings and places to volunteer as a legal observer.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
In one corner of the dance floor, an immigrant defense group collects sign-ups for trainings while Renee Rapp’s vocals bounce off of frenetic bodies.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Grounds that has been hosting medic trainings and serving as a warming space.
—Connor Greene, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
Noun
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Stephanie has Sarah do three rounds of three exercises.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the run-up to the last round of talks, Iran held military exercises and closed the Strait of Hormuz for a live-fire drill.—
Nina Srinivasan Rathbun,
The Conversation,
1 Mar. 2026
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Black physicians and nurses were barred from internships, residencies and professional advancement.—
Anita Moncrease,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
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However, a quiet crisis persists in higher education in which unpaid or underpaid internships function as barriers, not bridges, for students who cannot afford to work without income.—
Adam Hasner,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The Fontaine follows standard brand practices around linen reuse and energy efficiency, along with offering bulk bath amenities in the guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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That’s because Willard spent a decade as an assistant under Rick Pitino and knows firsthand how intense his practices after a bad loss can be.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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In a update on the project posted to ECC’s YouTube page in December, Dean of Sustainability, Business and Career Technologies Cathy Taylor said new offerings at the center will include a pipe welding certification program, which can lead to apprenticeships with Pipefitters Local 597 in Chicago.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Just like Rolex, grocery giant Whole Foods Market is also reviving artisan apprenticeships.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Trainings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainings. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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