trainings

noun

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 Daniel described the center as a community center that will host educational conferences, trainings, public meetings and new community partnerships. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 During these trainings, staff at the INL can be seen picking up a tiny bits of rounded black glass from a worktable using a vacuum cleaner with a specialized attachment. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trainings
  1. exercises
  2. internships
  3. practices
  4. apprenticeships
Noun
  • Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Her workouts typically consist of strength exercises, mixed with martial arts and outdoor activities like hiking and running.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • Students explore careers earlier, complete authentic projects, earn college credit, participate in internships and apprenticeships, and graduate with meaningful workplace experience.
    — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Much of the generation spent its formative high school or college years attending classes remotely, missing out on the informal cues previous generations may have picked up through internships or in-person jobs.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of internships
Noun
  • Allegretti has attended recent camp practices but has not participated.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Players have to keep improving through the summer months and brutal August practices.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of practices
Noun
  • Students explore careers earlier, complete authentic projects, earn college credit, participate in internships and apprenticeships, and graduate with meaningful workplace experience.
    — Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Talent pipelines, apprenticeships, employer partnerships, and career pathways should be built into economic development projects from the beginning, not added after investments are made.
    — Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprenticeships

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