as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
we're looking for volunteers to mentor students in the theater arts
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Recent Examples of mentor
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
On the long-take aesthetic that defines Tarr’s work, Víg traced its lineage to Hungarian director Miklós Jancsó, a personal mentor to Tarr.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Kyle always stood there and tried to mentor me.
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Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Noun
He's always been a mentor and willing to answer the most basic questions when teaching new skills to others.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
On the long-take aesthetic that defines Tarr’s work, Víg traced its lineage to Hungarian director Miklós Jancsó, a personal mentor to Tarr.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
Verb
Rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins mentored Clayton-Thomas, who was soon well on his way to starting his own bands.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Kyle always stood there and tried to mentor me.
—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
Noun
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Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general, and Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to conservative British politicians, are competing to replace Newsom.
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The goal is to redirect human advisors toward the parts of a deal that require judgment and trust.
Verb
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, deeper truths guide practical action.
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The speed at which the tool was completed, which was about two months, also impressed Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella, who has placed great trust in Andreou to guide Copilot, the company’s pivotal AI product, in a more competitive direction.
Noun
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The decision comes after several parents and teachers expressed concern about AI.
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The classroom reflects the Academy’s inclusive model for students, teachers, and families, and also lays the foundation for continued collaboration between Roborock and Miami Lighthouse.
Verb
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Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
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The camp is being led by Geordie Kinnear, who coaches the Charlotte Checkers, the Panthers’ AHL affiliate.
Noun
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Now a counselor-in-training, Carr is helping create that same sense of belonging for the campers who come after him.
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Eliding the specific questions that its set-up would seem to invite (What relationship do the counselors have with the occult?
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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