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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
Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Given Assad's youth, his medical training and his time in Britain, there was speculation the younger Assad would pursue more moderate policies than his father.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Investigators also believe the shooter had at least some firearms training and experience with guns, the law enforcement official said.
—Michael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The plan aims to provide 10,000 rangers with access to appropriate, affordable in-service accident, medical, evacuation and life insurance coverage, as well as training and leadership development.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Jeremy is focused on his physical training and his hobbies.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Given Assad's youth, his medical training and his time in Britain, there was speculation the younger Assad would pursue more moderate policies than his father.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Investigators also believe the shooter had at least some firearms training and experience with guns, the law enforcement official said.
—Michael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The plan aims to provide 10,000 rangers with access to appropriate, affordable in-service accident, medical, evacuation and life insurance coverage, as well as training and leadership development.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for training
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These movies, which are being churned out at a dizzying clip, are mostly exercises in risk aversion.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Superman is a bodyweight exercise that really fires up your posterior chain—a.k.a.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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According to a LinkedIn profile, after his internship Mangione was a teaching assistant at University of Pennsylvania in Data Structures and Algorithms, and also worked as a teaching assistant at Stanford University for a summer program in AI.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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His experience also lists jobs as an artificial intelligence teaching assistant for gifted high school students.Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her school is planning to launch an apprenticeship program to give easier and more cost-effective training to high schoolers interested in teaching special education and paraprofessionals working in classrooms.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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Stephan adds that apprenticeships sit at the heart of developing the soft skills of the next generation.Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Furthermore, educating users about AI empowers them to make informed decisions, enhancing the likelihood that technology positively influences society.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Interventions that schools should immediately consider include educating children on digital literacy, encouraging discussions on social media etiquette as well as designating specific times for social media use both at school and home.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Following the scandal, Wells Fargo tweaked its strategy focusing on higher-return businesses as well as less capital-intensive businesses like investment banking.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Third, evaluate the technological infrastructure, focusing on scalability, performance and integration capabilities.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Her practice serves about 160 patients between the ages of 2 and 19 across five centers, and many have Medicaid coverage.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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The user's photo accompanying the account was one of Mangione, and a description on their page referenced Mangione's education at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as his age.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Training.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/training. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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