as in trainer
a person who trains performers or athletes
a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players
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as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
carefully coached her through the home-buying process
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Recent Examples of coach
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Before becoming a coach, Mike Vrabel was known as one of the most physical linebackers in the NFL.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
In quick succession, the Lions then lost both coordinators to head coaching jobs, Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears and Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Those two people: Panthers head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Before becoming a coach, Mike Vrabel was known as one of the most physical linebackers in the NFL.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland met with Keegan along the sideline, appearing to coach him to slow down his process.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
In quick succession, the Lions then lost both coordinators to head coaching jobs, Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears and Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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Davidson says, quoting an exchange between Sylvester Stallone's titular boxer and his on-screen trainer, Burgess Meredith's Mickey.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The victim studied to be a doctor and was a trainer at SystimFit, a Greenwich Village body-sculpting gym that specializes in wireless electrical muscle stimulation, according to the company’s Instagram page.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The walking tour is self guided and includes a half-mile walk around the park to read informational legends at each dinosaur exhibit.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Johnson installed a new staff and is ready to help guide the new era of Bears football.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mandatory cuts in Arizona’s Colorado River supplies will remain in place through 2026, federal water managers said Aug. 15, reflecting a poor winter runoff, growing demand and worsening drought.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Rogers died from lung cancer, his longtime manager Meryl Soodak told ABC7 and The Hollywood Reporter.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then offer to mentor a few coworkers to do the same.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the video above, Monreal reflects on her own origin (as a writer on ABC’s Brothers and Sisters), revisits her first time writing for Gibbs & Co., and opens up about being mentored by late NCIS showrunner Gary Glasberg.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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