Definition of trainernext
as in coach
a person who trains performers or athletes hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape

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Recent Examples of trainer Day-Lewis immersed himself in the sport for more than two years, going 350 rounds with his trainer, former Irish professional boxer Barry McGuigan. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Our reporter did a deep dive on the gear loved by fitness trainers. Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 29 June 2026 Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, trainer Rick Burkholder, and general manager Brett Veach were outed by their tailor, who went online to brag about fitting their suits. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 Inspired by the tennis legend, the comfy, sleek trainer’s silhouette takes cues from the preppy, casual aesthetic of the classic court shoe. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
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Noun
  • The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
    Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
  • University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job, two sources confirmed to CBS News Texas Monday morning.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Under Cooper’s order, the center’s managers plan to meet with the board in mid-July to vote on how to move forward on construction, according to a Justice Department filing June 19.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Giants manager Tony Vitello was about to pinch-run for Devers in hopes of adding speed on the bases to tie the game.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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