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 The victory made legendary trainer Charlie Whittingham a Kentucky Derby winner for the first time. Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Children can also play an important role in understanding and training pets, according to expert dog trainer Nicole Ellis. Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026 Redick worked with James’ trainer Mike Mancias to ensure his 41-year-old star’s durability in the final aughts of the game – the four-time NBA MVP eventually playing a team-high 45 minutes while using any opportunity to sink to the floor for a breather. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 The Patriots’ trainers and team doctor checked out his knee during a pre-draft visit and gave him the all-clear. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trainer
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Noun
  • Though former head coach Kyra Elzy was still at the helm at Kentucky at the point of O’Neal’s recruitment, O’Neal named UK as one of eight finalists in high school; the list also included Arizona State, Baylor, UCLA, Georgia Tech, LSU (her father’s alma mater) and Tennessee.
    Caroline Makauskas, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Before that, Archibald was a high school assistant coach for five years and a college assistant coach at Wisconsin Lutheran for eight years.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Junior Caminero singled, and manager Kevin Cash took somewhat of a gamble by taking out his top slugger to Richie Palacios could pinch run.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Reds manager Terry Francona has appreciated his hitters’ early-game discipline.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trainer. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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