as in guiding
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
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Recent Examples of mentoring
Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The program consists of a stay of eight weeks divided into two stages comprising a seven-month mentoring program between March and September, culminating during the festival dates.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Fryday said the initiative will include ongoing one-on-one and group mentoring, tutoring or reading programs, service projects, coaching youth sports and guiding young men through college and career exploration.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
My approach to mentoring connects directly to my role in digital transformation.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The annual event will continue to raise money for the BFC Foundation, which focuses on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Parlow’s life work has been giving those same opportunities to others through teaching, leadership and mentoring.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Harris goes way back with Dunham, just on a friendship level, and we’re told Dunham sees a lot of herself in Donatich, whom she’s taken under her wing in a mentoring capacity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Smith is committed to mentoring emerging actors through her Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Miller is taking on the responsibility of mentoring younger players, leading film sessions and increasing on-court vocal leadership.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
The winner will receive a grant of 10,000 euros and mentoring support from Sandro for two years, as well as media visibility and support for artistic and cultural projects organized by the MMM museum.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Expanding the definition to include lateral growth, skill deepening, or mentoring others reduces pressure without reducing ambition.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
So rewarding to be mentoring others.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
Through his Boys to Men Workshop, Donnelson teaches young boys practical automotive skills, like changing tires and checking oil, while mentoring them toward a better future.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Provide wraparound supports that help first-job entrants persist through the hardest months, including transport stipends, structured mentoring, and mental-health resources.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The program consists of a stay of eight weeks divided into two stages comprising a seven-month mentoring program between March and September, culminating during the festival dates.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Fryday said the initiative will include ongoing one-on-one and group mentoring, tutoring or reading programs, service projects, coaching youth sports and guiding young men through college and career exploration.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
My approach to mentoring connects directly to my role in digital transformation.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The annual event will continue to raise money for the BFC Foundation, which focuses on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Parlow’s life work has been giving those same opportunities to others through teaching, leadership and mentoring.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Harris goes way back with Dunham, just on a friendship level, and we’re told Dunham sees a lot of herself in Donatich, whom she’s taken under her wing in a mentoring capacity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The event invites participants of all ages and skill levels to catch 100 waves in one day while raising funds to support Boys to Men’s in-school group mentoring programs throughout San Diego County.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Smith is committed to mentoring emerging actors through her Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Miller is taking on the responsibility of mentoring younger players, leading film sessions and increasing on-court vocal leadership.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
The winner will receive a grant of 10,000 euros and mentoring support from Sandro for two years, as well as media visibility and support for artistic and cultural projects organized by the MMM museum.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Expanding the definition to include lateral growth, skill deepening, or mentoring others reduces pressure without reducing ambition.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
So rewarding to be mentoring others.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
Through his Boys to Men Workshop, Donnelson teaches young boys practical automotive skills, like changing tires and checking oil, while mentoring them toward a better future.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentoring
Verb
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In Untertürkheim’s wind tunnel, fluorescent liquids track how rain or road spray moves across the car, guiding adjustments to pillars, mirrors, and seals to keep key sightlines clear.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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Thibodeau was let go from New York after guiding the club to its most successful season in 25 years.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Evangelical leaders like Franklin Graham and Paula White-Cain have taken to YouTube to share sermons and teachings.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Denver Public Schools made headlines in recent years for embracing AI products, both as teaching tools and as teacher supports.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Martinez retired from coaching at Oakmont last year and is in his final year as a physical education teacher.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Saleh was an offseason candidate for the Jacksonville head coaching job that went to Coen.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The United States was by far the largest donor to DR Congo, providing more than $6 billion in humanitarian and development assistance over the past decade, the US Embassy in Kinshasa said in January 2025.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This means that students who were historically left behind are not only engaging but doing so consistently, which provides evidence that OBC directly addresses the barriers preventing edtech tools and tutoring from reaching the students who need it most.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Baccarelli’s advice echoes what most doctors already advise their pregnant patients to do.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The common advice suggests being bold, decisive, and unyielding.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The results of these studies have been mixed, with some showing a possible correlation and others showing no link.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The third is showing Nix a clip of the last 45 seconds from the first half of Broncos-Chargers this past Sunday.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Mentoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentoring. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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