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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
But some offices are more active than others, with an Orange County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson saying last month the agreement only requires them to select candidates for Homeland Security training and gives them the option to join a task force.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
The standoff lasted 10 hours until the rabbi, drawing on extensive security training, hurled a chair at the assailant.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh very nearly reeled in Brandon Aiyuk during training camp before a change of heart by the player and the 49ers kept him in San Francisco.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The combatant commands are the main mechanism through which the U.S. conducts global military operations, including peacetime training exercises and wartime combat missions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
But some offices are more active than others, with an Orange County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson saying last month the agreement only requires them to select candidates for Homeland Security training and gives them the option to join a task force.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
The standoff lasted 10 hours until the rabbi, drawing on extensive security training, hurled a chair at the assailant.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh very nearly reeled in Brandon Aiyuk during training camp before a change of heart by the player and the 49ers kept him in San Francisco.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for training
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Epigenetic aging can accelerate because people don't eat well or don't get enough exercise.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.—
Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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Andujar and her fellow students have been able to internalize the teachings and apply them to their own experiences.—
Shahrzad Rasekh,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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Put core teachings into digital systems that deliver 24/7 regardless of your location.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The leading swimwear manufacturer’s apprenticeship program rotates recent graduates through every facet of the business—from cutting and sewing to sales and operations.—
Adele Stafford,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hosts who want to move up within the company are encouraged to pursue their dreams, too, and a variety of opportunities are available for employees who want to develop leadership skills, including an apprenticeship program that’s associated with Walters State Community College.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
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This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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In a statement Monday on the appointment, Macy’s said Chavez spent his more than 45-year career in the retail industry focusing on luxury.—
David Moin,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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News organizations should do the same, focusing more often on the issues and not the war of words; on common ground and not extreme views.—
Evan Thies,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As workers began preparing the site for a speedy demolition, people began gathering across the street of what was left of the church.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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The team will gather student input and feedback and promote student engagement by assisting with the planning and preparing of events.—
Alec Johnson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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With a week of spring practice under their belt, Tim Albin’s Charlotte 49ers have put on pads and are ramping up for the first live practices of the offseason.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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Four practices into spring camp, Reddick isn’t concerned with those types of figures.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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So, how might Trump’s efforts to eliminate the longtime department affect American education?—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Training.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/training. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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