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as in entourages
a body of employees or servants who accompany and wait on a person
a movie star who never goes anywhere without a train of personal assistants to cater to his every whim and need
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as in fleets
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management
a train of supply trucks making its way to the army encampment
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as in sequences
a series of things linked together
you've broken my train of thought—now what were we talking about?
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as in prepares
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness
has been training track-and-field athletes at the school for years
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as in teaches
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
will train the students in good study habits
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as in focuses
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
train all your thoughts on imagining how you'd score the winning goal in the game
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as in aims
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
trained his eyes on the distant bull's-eye
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as in equips
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
he's so experienced that they usually use him to train new recruits
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Recent Examples of trains
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
During those days, trains were used for just about everything—from the transport of goods to the transport of people.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Some trains bypassed the station in both directions, but normal service has resumed, according to SEPTA.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
With muddy swims in the water tower, passing trains as social hubs, and plenty of family mischief, the show celebrated simple living with a great sense of humor.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The city is also easy to reach from Chicago, thanks to trains on the South Shore Line and bus connections from both Chicago airports.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Here was a man, people thought, who could make the trains run on time.
—Philip K. Howard, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The companies did not share details, but some aviation experts told NPR that some cargo could be shifted to passenger planes, trains and trucks.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
And given that trains also had no toilets, how did people manage?
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Coffee Offers an Added Perk for Athletes Any runner, biker, or lifter who regularly trains with caffeine knows that the compound can boost athletic performance, which could provide another longevity link.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 12 Jan. 2026
Lawrence also reluctantly dieted to portray Dominika — the former ballerina forced to enter Sparrow School, a government program that trains her to be a deadly agent for espionage.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Woods has created a group called Theathelight, which trains young athletes to better themselves on and off the field.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Renee Good had ties to an organized anti-ICE network in Minneapolis that trains participants to monitor and interfere with federal immigration enforcement operations, the New York Post reported.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Using virtual reality gear, the teleoperator trains Atlas to do a specific task, repeating it multiple times until the robot succeeds.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The same year, Weiss also founded the AMATZ initiative, a nonprofit that trains Jewish educators and principals on how to better serve their female students.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Thankfully, people generally feel secure on board the Metra trains themselves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
Lenox's coveted Spice Village has expanded far beyond its initial spice rack; from bread boxes to village trains, there’s no end in sight to how large the collection can get.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
During those days, trains were used for just about everything—from the transport of goods to the transport of people.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Some trains bypassed the station in both directions, but normal service has resumed, according to SEPTA.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
With muddy swims in the water tower, passing trains as social hubs, and plenty of family mischief, the show celebrated simple living with a great sense of humor.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The city is also easy to reach from Chicago, thanks to trains on the South Shore Line and bus connections from both Chicago airports.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Here was a man, people thought, who could make the trains run on time.
—Philip K. Howard, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The companies did not share details, but some aviation experts told NPR that some cargo could be shifted to passenger planes, trains and trucks.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
And given that trains also had no toilets, how did people manage?
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Lando, Ben Landkammer, grew up in Montana and trains canines.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Coffee Offers an Added Perk for Athletes Any runner, biker, or lifter who regularly trains with caffeine knows that the compound can boost athletic performance, which could provide another longevity link.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 12 Jan. 2026
Lawrence also reluctantly dieted to portray Dominika — the former ballerina forced to enter Sparrow School, a government program that trains her to be a deadly agent for espionage.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Woods has created a group called Theathelight, which trains young athletes to better themselves on and off the field.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Renee Good had ties to an organized anti-ICE network in Minneapolis that trains participants to monitor and interfere with federal immigration enforcement operations, the New York Post reported.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Using virtual reality gear, the teleoperator trains Atlas to do a specific task, repeating it multiple times until the robot succeeds.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The same year, Weiss also founded the AMATZ initiative, a nonprofit that trains Jewish educators and principals on how to better serve their female students.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Thankfully, people generally feel secure on board the Metra trains themselves.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trains
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And the red carpet is wild in terms of volume — Hollywood and Indian celebrities, Egyptian entourages, the glamour of the outfits.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Dec. 2025
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Loro Piana created the attire that Team Europe athletes and their entourages wore during all official events, both on and off the course.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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For operators that require 200 kilometers or more of daily range, these limitations can translate into larger vehicle fleets, disrupted workflows, and higher operating costs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The rollout will happen in phases, starting with its narrowbody and dual-class regional fleets, the company said.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Japan’s prime minister has joined more than 50 of her fellow female legislators to push for more ladies’ toilets in parliament, saying recent increases in women’s representation have led to long queues for the bathroom.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
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Some of the most common causes for the delays were the gate not being ready, taxiway congestion, holding patterns, runway queues, crew or equipment delay and weather restrictions.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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A couple of these sequences are amusing, especially when two clueless and drunk teens drop by, and also when one of the victims mistakenly locks herself in the wrong car to get away only to discover Ben has the keys.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.—
Alina Edwards,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Set against a cross-country journey along iconic Route 66, the series blends competition, storytelling, and real-world impact as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, and other defining cultural moments in 2026, per The CW.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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New hotels, culinary destinations and shopping spots are reshaping the map of Florence, as the city prepares to host another edition of Pitti Uomo.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Breaking the laws of physics Hassani, who teaches in Cornell University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Laura Wu, a PhD student, both co-authors of the study, set out to examine how metals behave under extreme, ultra-fast deformation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Edward Keegan writes, broadcasts and teaches on architectural subjects.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The system focuses on physical interception rather than electronic warfare, addressing scenarios where jamming proves ineffective or risky.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Everglades Forever Act focuses on water quality, while CERP, which came later, encompasses water quality, storage and flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Immediately after the Honda shifts from reverse into drive and begins to move ahead, that agent at the front of the vehicle, standing near the driver’s side headlight, pulls out a gun and aims at the driver.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company says the system aims to tackle persistent challenges in the hospitality industry, including labor shortages, inconsistent drink quality, and long service times.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Trains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trains. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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