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Definition of coach
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2 [ from the concept that the tutor conveys the student through examinations ]
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Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
counsel, guide, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show, tutor
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Noun
a track star who has been working with a new coach In those days, people usually traveled long distances in coaches.Verb
He coaches the tennis star. He has coached the team for several years. She coached the U.S. gymnastics team at the Olympics. He has coached at the college level for many years. The lawyer admitted to coaching the witness. It was clear that the witness had been coached by her lawyer on how to answer the questions.
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In the front row, their coach and mentor, Katie Wisnosky, holds back tears. — Elissa Sanci, Woman's Day, "How the Breaking Ground Poets Community Program Helps Young People Find a Voice," 9 Jan. 2019 Fitzgerald added Larkin will remain on the Wildcats’ coaching staff as a student assistant coach. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, "College football running back forced to retire over neck condition," 25 Sep. 2018 Rogers had a 129-84-7 career record as a college coach, but his success didn't translate to the NFL. — Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, "Darryl Rogers funeral: Arrangements set for ex-Detroit Lions, MSU coach," 13 July 2018 To some, the move could have been viewed as a step back, considering Carter had served as an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings in 2015-16. — Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Anthony Carter still scrapping for Heat, this time in coach mode," 13 July 2018 Before taking over the top spot at Drexel, Spiker spent seven years as the head coach at Army. — Katie Mcinerney, Philly.com, "Zach Spiker, Drexel agree to contract extension," 12 July 2018 The team's website lists Fair as the head coach of its 17-and-under team. — Gentry Estes, The Courier-Journal, "Former Louisville assistant coach Jordan Fair is back coaching in AAU," 12 July 2018 Laguna Beach High School identified Bishop as an assistant football coach over the past two years. — Hannah Fry, latimes.com, "Former Laguna Beach High football and track coach faces felony gun and drug charges," 11 July 2018 In 2016, Richt's first season as head coach, former receiver Dionte Mullins arrived late. — Susan Miller Degnan, miamiherald, "UM football enrolls final member of vaunted 2018 signing class as fall camp looms," 11 July 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The style of coaching I’ve done for 33 years is very intense, very demanding. — Mitch Stacy, The Seattle Times, "Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to retire after Rose Bowl," 5 Dec. 2018 And quite frankly, coaching them on what to say, these are people that literally do not have a stake in this. — Fox News, "Reps. Meadows, Jordan call on Rosenstein to testify," 27 Sep. 2018 There’s trust there having coached him so long and knowing what Jose’s going to bring. — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, "Dwane Casey puts stamp on Detroit Pistons 2018 free-agent class," 10 July 2018 But given that there wasn’t anyone around at the time who could train her for her goal of competing in the Olympics, Amna decided to coach herself. — Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, "Throwing your skin into the wind: Houston tattoo shop plays with fate and a tattoo dartboard," 3 July 2018 Leitner coached himself to embrace the bigger picture. — Bryce Miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Ted Leitner's return to the booth soothes concerned Padres fans," 20 June 2018 Jones has had a great support system growing up, starting with his parents, who have both coached him and encouraged him. — Richard Obert, azcentral, "Desert Edge's Tyson Jones named azcentral Sports Awards Boys Athlete of the Year," 10 June 2018 Fitzgerald added Larkin will remain on the Wildcats’ coaching staff as a student assistant coach. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, "College football running back forced to retire over neck condition," 25 Sep. 2018 Yet Kelly was one of the most sought-after college football coaching candidates this offseason, with Florida among the other programs reportedly considering Kelly. — Matt Murschel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "New coach Chip Kelly’s UCLA Bruins are No. 45 in 2018 preseason college football rankings," 13 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'coach.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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