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as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
entered a convent for religious training
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as in apprenticeship
a period of undergoing practical instruction in one's job or career
on-the-job training teacher training
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as in conditioning
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 educating
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
will train the students in good study habits
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as in focusing
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 aiming
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 preparing
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 training
Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Charter was accused in the lawsuit of sending Lyons to the scene without proper warning, training or safety equipment, in an unusual case that raised questions about the responsibility of news organizations to protect journalists covering violent crime.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Lawyers for Lemus’ widow have filed a legal claim, accusing the department of not training him or sending him to the FBI bomb school as required.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
While her classical training makes her tributes feel authentic, her 21st-century wit gives them new life.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Charter was accused in the lawsuit of sending Lyons to the scene without proper warning, training or safety equipment, in an unusual case that raised questions about the responsibility of news organizations to protect journalists covering violent crime.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Irwin, who had been training under Rick Turner and Frank Fuller for two years, was working on his first solo designs, according to Christie's.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Lawyers for Lemus’ widow have filed a legal claim, accusing the department of not training him or sending him to the FBI bomb school as required.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for training
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The exercise started in spring 2023 as Phelps grew frustrated with the reality that students were using generative AI and online translation platforms to churn out grammatically perfect assignments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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If exercise is your #1 reason for picking up a wearable, the Fitbit Charge 6 is going to rock your world with a 25% discount.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wallenberg teaches ninth through twelfth grade and is in her 50th year of teaching.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The creative decision also mirrors the experience of doctors, nurses and students within a teaching hospital, which often includes a revolving door of staff.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood is an industry built on an apprenticeship model, beginning with time spent as an assistant (or, in previous generations, in the mailroom).—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Site Selection Magazine just ranked Illinois as the best state in the Midwest, and third nationally, for workforce development because of critical investments in higher education, apprenticeships and skill development.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also floated the possibility of conditioning broader access to the strait on yuan settlement — a proposal that would formalize what is already happening in practice.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new stadium will also include a new, two-story building that will house meeting rooms, public restrooms, conditioning rooms, and multipurpose spaces.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Though the financial savings enable Cristo Rey to redirect the money to educating high school students, Kendall said the benefits do more.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Following the introduction of courses in cosmetics and fragrances in 2023, the school added new classes aimed at educating and training in the professional channel to support the increasing demand for skilled figures, especially in the hair and makeup categories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In her role, Tyson will lead day-to-day financial matters, overseeing all fiscal operations and long-term financial planning, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and revenue distribution.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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With the Great Tang, BYD is aiming to capture a meaningful share of this fast-growing segment by combining long-range electrification, advanced chassis technologies, and a diverse mix of powertrain options.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The space agency is aiming for a moon landing by two astronauts near the lunar south pole in 2028.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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