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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
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The bus goes more places more frequently than trains, filling a niche like no other.
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Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Commuters felt prolonged shaking as trains were halted for safety checks, classes were canceled in one coastal town, and frightened schoolchildren were sent home after the temblor struck offshore.
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Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The ambassadors, as they are called, are expected to conduct proof-of-payment inspections on trains and platforms.
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Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The airline industry was very different at the time – a decade after deregulation and years before Amtrak’s high speed Acela trains would appear – PanAm Airways and Eastern Air Lines dominated travel in the Northeast corridor.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Additionally, some riders were concerned about the crowded atmosphere on the light-rail trains.
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Ekasha Sikka,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.
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Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Japan is still topping the charts as a trending travel destination, and a 2018 survey by the country’s Transport Ministry found that just over 51% of foreign visitors use trains to get around.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Multitasking trains the brain to do the opposite.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The program trains itself to follow your eyeballs and then tries to trick players by moving the circles.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The group of sailors trains several hours a day, sometimes practicing during off-hours, making sure their moves are perfect.
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Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Murphy is the first one at practice, and trains far beyond team requirements.
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Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2026
There are individual media rooms and, of course, a stage for the news conferences that will take place after the team trains at Swope Soccer Village.
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Pete Grathoff
june 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Sagan harnesses his cosmic knowledge and enthusiasm for the search for extraterrestrial life and trains it on a very human story.
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Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Rebel joined the Walpole force in late 2017 after Golden Opportunities for Independence, a nonprofit that raises and trains service and community resource dogs, donated her to the department.
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Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Noun
Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The bus goes more places more frequently than trains, filling a niche like no other.
—
Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Commuters felt prolonged shaking as trains were halted for safety checks, classes were canceled in one coastal town, and frightened schoolchildren were sent home after the temblor struck offshore.
—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The ambassadors, as they are called, are expected to conduct proof-of-payment inspections on trains and platforms.
—
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The airline industry was very different at the time – a decade after deregulation and years before Amtrak’s high speed Acela trains would appear – PanAm Airways and Eastern Air Lines dominated travel in the Northeast corridor.
—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Additionally, some riders were concerned about the crowded atmosphere on the light-rail trains.
—
Ekasha Sikka,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.
—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Japan is still topping the charts as a trending travel destination, and a 2018 survey by the country’s Transport Ministry found that just over 51% of foreign visitors use trains to get around.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
Consist good sleep hygiene trains your brain to associate certain cues with rest.
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Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Multitasking trains the brain to do the opposite.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The program trains itself to follow your eyeballs and then tries to trick players by moving the circles.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The group of sailors trains several hours a day, sometimes practicing during off-hours, making sure their moves are perfect.
—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Murphy is the first one at practice, and trains far beyond team requirements.
—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2026
There are individual media rooms and, of course, a stage for the news conferences that will take place after the team trains at Swope Soccer Village.
—
Pete Grathoff
june 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Sagan harnesses his cosmic knowledge and enthusiasm for the search for extraterrestrial life and trains it on a very human story.
—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Rebel joined the Walpole force in late 2017 after Golden Opportunities for Independence, a nonprofit that raises and trains service and community resource dogs, donated her to the department.
—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trains
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Long before private jets and sprawling entourages became standard for global superstars, Starr and his bandmates — Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison — were simply four young men navigating fame together, suitcase by suitcase.
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Sure, there were others — boyfriends came and went, entourages, too.
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Commercial fleets—delivery vans, buses and utility vehicles—can generate continuous dashcam footage.
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Carlon said safety and operational efficiency drive interest as airlines evaluate upgrades for Boeing 737 fleets.
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For example, Netic, a platform that serves HVAC contractors and plumbers, uses AI to analyze job queues and reassign crews based on urgency, location and availability.
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Getting used to my personal queues on how to execute every pitch.
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Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.
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Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
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Michelle Yeung prepares matcha.
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Cole teaches chemistry, serves as head advisor for the school’s Model United Nations program and is the head coach for the girls bowling team.
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This fun, beginner-friendly class teaches the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em, giving you the confidence to join a friendly game.
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The Texas report focuses on public institutions.
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But, putting a fifth megacap in the Dow to join Apple , Amazon , Nvidia , and Microsoft does serve as a zeitgeist moment for the market, as much of the Wall Street coverage outside financial media focuses on the Dow.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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As Europe seeks to expand its position in advanced semiconductor technologies, the new partnership aims to create a production environment capable of supporting both startups and established companies working on photonic chip innovations.
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