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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
City News Service, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
From the whistle of a locomotive to the rumble of steel on steel, the trains of Chicago and the Midwest are more than a mode of transportation, given that Chicago has been America’s railroad capital for more than 150 years.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Then, volunteers will be put on trains and provide feedback on navigating the system.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The starter service trains would run on existing RTD B-Line tracks to Westminster, then shift to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway freight tracks.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Only trains between Penn Station and Secaucus Junction will be running at that time, the source said.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The two trains were moved to a yard for further inspection, where damage was found to the couplers of both trains.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
With limited parking at the venue — JustPark (FIFA’s official parking partner) is listing a handful of spots at $225 each — trains and rideshares are effectively the only options for most fans traveling from New York City.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The ambassadors, who are tasked with maintaining a calm travel environment on trains, are expected to start monitoring rides in July.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Cup Series drivers like Bubba Wallace and Rajah Caruth are leading the way, and Spurlock trains in North Carolina with several of them.
—Pj Green
april 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, at lunchtime, coach Figueroa trains a smaller group of girls to box.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
While many runners at her level gravitate toward elite training groups, Del Giudice has spent nearly a decade coached by Kelly Fillnow, a former professional triathlete and fellow Davidson graduate who primarily trains non-elites.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 82nd Airborne Division trains to be able to deploy overseas with 18 hours notice.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Lester Isariuz is understated, warm and engaging as Shreddy Eddy, who trains and ultimately falls in love with The Nina.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Smith said the base routinely trains security personnel on boats and the folks that guard the installation on the land side.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Joseph regularly trains at Venice Beach’s Gold’s Gym with his dad as his workout partner.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
The trains will circulate through the airport’s central terminal area, linking terminals with parking facilities and pick-up and drop-off zones.
—City News Service, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
From the whistle of a locomotive to the rumble of steel on steel, the trains of Chicago and the Midwest are more than a mode of transportation, given that Chicago has been America’s railroad capital for more than 150 years.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Then, volunteers will be put on trains and provide feedback on navigating the system.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The starter service trains would run on existing RTD B-Line tracks to Westminster, then shift to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway freight tracks.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Only trains between Penn Station and Secaucus Junction will be running at that time, the source said.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The two trains were moved to a yard for further inspection, where damage was found to the couplers of both trains.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
With limited parking at the venue — JustPark (FIFA’s official parking partner) is listing a handful of spots at $225 each — trains and rideshares are effectively the only options for most fans traveling from New York City.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The ambassadors, who are tasked with maintaining a calm travel environment on trains, are expected to start monitoring rides in July.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
In an effort to preserve local culture, many of the room’s smaller decor pieces are sourced through the Sanaa workshop, a social enterprise that trains and employs individuals with disabilities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Cup Series drivers like Bubba Wallace and Rajah Caruth are leading the way, and Spurlock trains in North Carolina with several of them.
—Pj Green
april 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, at lunchtime, coach Figueroa trains a smaller group of girls to box.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
While many runners at her level gravitate toward elite training groups, Del Giudice has spent nearly a decade coached by Kelly Fillnow, a former professional triathlete and fellow Davidson graduate who primarily trains non-elites.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 82nd Airborne Division trains to be able to deploy overseas with 18 hours notice.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Lester Isariuz is understated, warm and engaging as Shreddy Eddy, who trains and ultimately falls in love with The Nina.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Smith said the base routinely trains security personnel on boats and the folks that guard the installation on the land side.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Joseph regularly trains at Venice Beach’s Gold’s Gym with his dad as his workout partner.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trains
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Sure, there were others — boyfriends came and went, entourages, too.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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At a prematch press conference to preview Sunday’s away trip to Real Sociedad, furious Flick sent a warning to La Masia youngsters and their entourages.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles and fleets of expensive European cars of some of the suspects sparked huge anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in appalling poverty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cruise operators each have their own personalities, with diverse fleets that cater to different kinds of passengers.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If demand rises faster than infrastructure can be approved and built, reliability erodes, reserve margins thin, queues lengthen, delays compound, costs rise, and strategic directives become harder to realize.—
Dan Romito,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Though the Indian government attempted to reassure people that there was plenty of supply, panic swept in in the early days of March, with queues for gas pumps and panic-buying.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Human video, once limited by missing physical signals, can now be mapped more effectively into actionable control sequences.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From the perspective of the Orion spacecraft, the Earth continues to grow larger as the crew prepares for their return.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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This all comes as the league prepares to negotiate new deals, including what’s expected to be a bigger share for streamers.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The No Place for Hate initiative, which discourages bullying, celebrates diversity and teaches students how to treat others well.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bills — the SECURE Data Act, which focuses on technology companies and the GUARD Financial Data Act that focuses on financial services businesses – are designed to work together to form a single national standard.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Planting a tree or tending to a garden is a simple way for individuals to contribute to the climate fight, Chris Cerveny, a soil science and agronomy expert and co-founder of Just Good Soil, an agricultural company that focuses on regenerative gardening practices, told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This photograph aims to highlight the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, showcasing the beauty of the king penguins in their natural habitat, while also underscoring the importance of preserving these unique underwater forests.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kochi prefecture’s initiative aims to reduce the barriers to finding suitable partners.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Trains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trains. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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