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as in entourage
a body of employees or servants who accompany and wait on a person
a movie star who never goes anywhere without a train of personal assistants to cater to his every whim and need
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as in sequence
a series of things linked together
you've broken my train of thought—now what were we talking about?
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as in to prepare
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 to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
will train the students in good study habits
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as in to focus
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 to aim
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 to equip
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 train
Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
There is a potential for multiple thunderstorms to move over the same area one after another, like train cars on a track, leading to heavy rainfall in a short period and increasing the risk of flooding in that area, the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 May 2025
Similar to calling 911, people looking for mental or emotional health support can call 988, with the further option of being directed to a counselor trained in LGBTQ+ youth support.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Related article Two killed, 11 injured after car rams crowd in German city of Mannheim
Video footage from the scene filmed by CNN’s affiliate RTL Germany shows people in forensic suits inspecting the area while police gather in the train station.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
There is a potential for multiple thunderstorms to move over the same area one after another, like train cars on a track, leading to heavy rainfall in a short period and increasing the risk of flooding in that area, the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Verb
Filmmakers embedded with the 2023 Thunderbirds team, following them from training in the Nevada desert to shows across the country.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 May 2025
Similar to calling 911, people looking for mental or emotional health support can call 988, with the further option of being directed to a counselor trained in LGBTQ+ youth support.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for train
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So, the fact that Viola has her entourage and her followers, and this idea of everyone who’s taken the potion lives within her palace.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images Donald Trump’s jaunt to the Middle East featured an entourage of billionaire tech bros, a fighter-jet escort, and business deals designed to reshape the global landscape of artificial intelligence.—
Will Knight,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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Estonia said that a Russian military jet violated its airspace on May 13 after the Estonian Navy tried to stop the tanker Jaguar, believed to be in Moscow's shadow fleet that circumvents oil sanctions.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Improving idling times across the fleet during loading and unloading through technological advancements and educational efforts among our drivers.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Once the queue got long enough—usually about ten cars—the bird sprang into action, swooping down and flying just a few feet above the sidewalk along the line of vehicles.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Richards played all 540 minutes of Palace’s triumphant FA Cup run, a six-match sequence that included three contests against teams in the top half of the Premier League table.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Establish a consistent bedtime routine: A simple sequence like bath, book, feed, lullaby, and bed can cue sleep.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The leaders did a deep dive into how to prepare for the three-game, eight-day stretch, which began last Saturday, with a 2-1 win at St. Louis City SC and followed with the 2-0 win Wednesday against Colorado.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The methods taught in this class are inspired by Adler, Hagen, Meisner and Chekov.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Our union’s review of USD’s course schedule found that 60 faculty members who taught last semester are not listed for courses next fall.—
Joseph Babcock,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Recent research has focused on how climate change is increasing the impact of the earthquake on coastal areas that will suddenly sink.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Don’t be tempted to grab every card you’re offered, and focus on cards that complement one another.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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That license is currently set to expire on May 27, but sources indicate it may now be extended by 60 days — an apparent diplomatic concession aimed at easing tensions and fostering future cooperation.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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House aims to pass tax bill this week: What's in Trump's tax bill?—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/train. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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