TRAINEES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

trainees

noun

plural of trainee

as in students

a person who is being trained for a job on-the-job trainees Not all of the management trainees will be hired.

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Recent Examples of trainees Duffy added that many current trainees started out as gamers. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Whetro said the program creates an uplifting environment for the young trainees. — Julianna Mejia july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Through in-person and online classes, the trainees became experts on using Ikea’s digital room-planning tools. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Attending physicians is one of the most limited resources in a hospital, a fact not changed by having trainees during rounds. — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Researchers who lack federal or institutional support, especially trainees and early career scientists, are often unable to share their work and access professional development opportunities. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Schwank said instructors and trainees would discuss what could be behind a target, because bullets travel. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Her lab now has nearly a dozen members, including staff, students, and trainees. — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 During her first harvest in 2019, Riedler was one of only two female trainees at Ramey Wine Cellars in Sonoma. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

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Tuesday was the first day of school for students in Grand Junction, and the western Colorado school district shared a statement during the day about the tragic car accident over the weekend that claimed the lives of several students.

— Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
As well as reigniting debate about gun control in Thailand, the shooting has put a focus on mental health for students and young people.

— Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

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Both junior investment bankers and senior banking veterans—including former Morgan Stanley managing director Alisha Lehr just last month—are among OpenAI’s latest recruits.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Smart’s Georgia teams have produced 84 draft picks and 21 first-round selections over his 10 years leading the program, including 63 draft picks and 15 first-rounders over the past six years with his recruits in place.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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