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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 coaching
Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The emphasis on toughness is evident with the coaching change.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Years of a gap of same-team coaching tenure between the Heat’s Erik Spoelstra and next closest on that list if Steve Kerr were to step aside as Warriors coach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Tim offers phone coaching calls if you get stuck during a DIY job.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Notably, both Cal and Stanford have changed coaching staffs since Mendoza and Bailey were last on their rosters.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In his press conference Thursday night, Vrabel thanked Patriots owners Robert Kraft and Jonathan Kraft for their support, along with his coaching staff and players.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
His storied coaching career has reached the crossroads.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The difference between coaching Bronny James and coaching LeBron James’ son, Redick said, was important to the Lakers star.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
There will be clinics for players with disabilities alongside coaching courses and referee sessions to help get more people involved in the sport.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Knowles understands coaching James, a two-time UEFA Champions League winner, comes with extra attention.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Golden is known to the Warriors and owner Joe Lacob from his days coaching the San Francisco Dons before being hired by Florida and winning the 2024 national title.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
When Moore was promoted to the university’s head coaching position in 2024, Shiver became his executive assistant.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
For the next 17 years, Bertman set the standard for coaching in college baseball.
—George Solomon, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Overstreet’s connection to coaching pro players such as cornerback Jaylon Johnson (Chicago Bears) and DaRon Bland (Dallas Cowboys) has become a resource that many of the Knights are trying to tap into.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
Some local Southern California coaching staffs that were in attendance included Dorsey, San Dimas, Bishop Amat, and Bell Gardens among others.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The emphasis on toughness is evident with the coaching change.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Years of a gap of same-team coaching tenure between the Heat’s Erik Spoelstra and next closest on that list if Steve Kerr were to step aside as Warriors coach.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Tim offers phone coaching calls if you get stuck during a DIY job.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Notably, both Cal and Stanford have changed coaching staffs since Mendoza and Bailey were last on their rosters.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In his press conference Thursday night, Vrabel thanked Patriots owners Robert Kraft and Jonathan Kraft for their support, along with his coaching staff and players.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
His storied coaching career has reached the crossroads.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Washington product played all four of his collegiate seasons for Fisch, a one-time Broncos assistant who’s part of the coaching trees of Mike Shanahan and Sean McVay.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The difference between coaching Bronny James and coaching LeBron James’ son, Redick said, was important to the Lakers star.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
There will be clinics for players with disabilities alongside coaching courses and referee sessions to help get more people involved in the sport.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Knowles understands coaching James, a two-time UEFA Champions League winner, comes with extra attention.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Golden is known to the Warriors and owner Joe Lacob from his days coaching the San Francisco Dons before being hired by Florida and winning the 2024 national title.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
When Moore was promoted to the university’s head coaching position in 2024, Shiver became his executive assistant.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
For the next 17 years, Bertman set the standard for coaching in college baseball.
—George Solomon, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Overstreet’s connection to coaching pro players such as cornerback Jaylon Johnson (Chicago Bears) and DaRon Bland (Dallas Cowboys) has become a resource that many of the Knights are trying to tap into.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaching
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While endorsing the cleanup, MUI’s fatwa commission warned that burying the janitor fish alive amounts to a violation of animal rights enshrined in Islamic teaching.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gupta and his colleagues have published a paper in the journal Science Robotics demonstrating a new way of teaching robots using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the tourism board, the site is also home to a lighthouse, which has been guiding vessels along the Portuguese coast since 1772.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The auto conglomerate, which owns a three-fourths stake in Porsche, acquired the French hypercar maker in 1998 and has played a crucial role in establishing and guiding its modern identity.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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The second is the storage vessel, which holds the molten lead and maintains its chemical conditioning during the initial filling process or when the facility is undergoing maintenance.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Few, aside from the largest suppliers, can afford air conditioning.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The participating filmmakers present their short and medium-length films at the festival and take part in a mentoring program that includes training, networking and promotion.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mashama embodies that ethos, including by mentoring the next generation of groundbreaking chefs.—
Kamala Harris,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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In this case, the money is generated entirely by the licensed cannabis industry — from retail taxes of up to 25%, and license fees reaching $60,000 every two years for a dispensary, and $100,000 every two years for a full-size cultivation license.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The findings suggest silk’s impacts are concentrated earlier in the supply chain than previously assumed—particularly in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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My office hours were more like counseling sessions than tutoring.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Many educators say schools could do more to include students labeled EBD in general education classrooms.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The measure will provide stable, predictable increases in education funding of up to 2 percent annually over 10 years, and mandates a yearly public audit so Coloradans can see exactly where every dollar goes.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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One of the soldiers is also accused of transferring to an Iranian foreign agent materials from his military training related to fighter jet systems, as well as documentation of facilities and areas within a military base.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Chargers also will have Bud Dupree and Kyle Kennard competing for snaps when training camp begins in late July.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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