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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
Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Among the legislative body’s investments was an effort to scale up constructive dialogue trainings for CUNY students and faculty and staff.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
Now Boulanger sees further applications in fields including health care, training and events.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
The company plans to focus on AI consulting, GPU infrastructure, software services, and education and training as part of its business strategy.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Develop more training and guidance to help local and state authorities determine undocumented immigrants who should be sent to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Among the legislative body’s investments was an effort to scale up constructive dialogue trainings for CUNY students and faculty and staff.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
Now Boulanger sees further applications in fields including health care, training and events.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
The company plans to focus on AI consulting, GPU infrastructure, software services, and education and training as part of its business strategy.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for training
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Be unstable: Use your entire body, and target your core, by performing exercises that engage stabilizing muscles.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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What kind of exercise is best during chilly weather?Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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These are rooted in a fundamental tenet of Catholic social teaching: Emphasizing the dignity of every person and the need for collaboration in addressing economic injustices.Karen Gross and Renée Santos, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
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Gratitude For The Important Things In the midst of her busy life as a dancer—training, teaching, performing, and competing—Logistx keeps her mindset grounded.Jason Pu, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Expanding other educational pathways, such as vocational programs and apprenticeships, has become a more comfortable talking point for Democrats in recent years.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Which may explain my ignorance of fish forks, tines, and my 32 year apprenticeship in how best to load a dishwasher.Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024
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The following weekly digest is written and compiled by the Trans Formations Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis currently sweeping the United States.Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Conveying The Value Of A Subscription A key challenge is educating customers on the ongoing value of a subscription.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Despite a heightened awareness of the importance of supply chains, 78% of supply chain leaders say their organization is back to focusing on supply chain cost management.Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Amy Nguyen is a consultant, researcher and writer focusing on the nexus between sustainable business and global value chains.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the interim, businesses that meet California reporting requirements will have to use their best guess in preparing for reporting standards.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Learning to live with the state of the world’s a daily practice.Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The wine program at Mother Wolf stocks more than 400 labels, focusing on Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Sardinia, with multi-generational family producers and emerging estates and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Educating and Engaging Consumers Finally, consumer education plays a critical role in driving the shift toward sustainability.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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What happened next was the most dedicated, coordinated effort to advance science and technological education in our nation’s history.Reynold Verret, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Training.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/training. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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