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
Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Rhule believes in Maher because of his love for Nebraska, success as a mentor of Nebraska kickers over the past two years and his extensive experience.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 19 Feb. 2026
The man gets his exiled nephew a job on Wall Street and mentors him.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Now, as president, CEO and soon-to-be board chair, Fields still calls Wetherbee, who has become a close mentor and friend, for advice or just to chat.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Rhule believes in Maher because of his love for Nebraska, success as a mentor of Nebraska kickers over the past two years and his extensive experience.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Smith, who moved to South Dakota nearly five years ago after serving as a first responder in California, is earning his MBA in leadership and human resources at Augustana University while volunteering at the Juvenile Detention Center and mentoring with Lutheran Social Services.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 19 Feb. 2026
The man gets his exiled nephew a job on Wall Street and mentors him.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
Noun
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Wholesale prices for gasoline futures could rise 25 cents immediately because of the war with Iran, and that could translate to an increase of 5 cents to 10 cents per day for a while, said Tom Kloza, a veteran oil analyst and an advisor to Gulf Oil, a US company.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Minyon Moore, a former adviser to Hillary Clinton who co-chairs the committee, spoke, as Biden had, about the Party’s values.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The idea is to catch reading struggles early on and guide parents on how to help their kids.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The city’s most popular beaches, Clifton and Camps Bay, are a short drive away for those prepared to brace the brisk Atlantic waters; yoga teachers can be brought in on demand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Linder, a former teacher, doesn't work anymore due to a host of medical issues — including treatment for a brain tumor and its effects, and Parkinsonism, a neurological disorder that causes Parkinson's-like symptoms.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Few began his head-coaching career two years earlier than Bennett, but both are now 63 and fixtures on their campuses.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also on the line was KU’s 40-0 record in Big Monday games coached by Self in Allen Fieldhouse.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Owners David, a pharmacist, and Ryan, a counselor, began restoring historic homes out of personal passion before turning their knack for curation into a hospitality venture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Once your application is received, an adoption counselor will reach out via email and telephone.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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