as in guiding
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
Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
Shortly after the painful loss, the nation’s president Nicolas Maduro called for a coaching change, and got one.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
In a statement shared with PEOPLE after his son's release from the hospital, Pritchard's father thanked the team, as well as the coaching staff and his doctors, for supporting the family amid the linebacker's recovery.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
That goes for the coaching staff.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
This season, 358 women hold coaching and football operations jobs in the league, up from just 92 in 2020.
—Jennifer Halper, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the Mets clearly found their coaching staff lacking; infield coach Mike Sarbaugh was among those let go despite helping Mark Vientos (in 2024) and Brett Baty (in 2025) make nice strides forward.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But these specific second-guess specials will be on the field coaching and playing the Dolphins on Sunday, and their performance will likely be a constant reminder that South Florida’s NFL franchise likely won’t exit the mediocrity merry-go-round until better decision-makers are put in place.
—Omar Kelly
october 10, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Swinney may also be coaching for his job.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The timeframe was also tightened for players on teams that have head coaching changes.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Details about the complaint were not immediately made available, but Friday’s news is not the first time Gillispie has faced scrutiny while coaching a college program.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
After taking the head coaching job in 2023, Golesh rebuilt a program that had won just four games in its last 33 contests.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
As someone who was an assistant coach for a quarter-century before finally landing his first head coaching job in the NFL, Brian Schottenheimer is going to have his fair share of reunions, and the Dallas Cowboys’ matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday is no different.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
He was let go with a year left on his contract and is not in coaching.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Tuesday was filled with intensive coaching and mentorship sessions with Walmart and Sam's Club merchants, sourcing experts and past Open Call alumni about scaling up production, improving packaging, and strengthening their financial and operational readiness.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 11 Oct. 2025
Shortly after the painful loss, the nation’s president Nicolas Maduro called for a coaching change, and got one.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
In a statement shared with PEOPLE after his son's release from the hospital, Pritchard's father thanked the team, as well as the coaching staff and his doctors, for supporting the family amid the linebacker's recovery.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
That goes for the coaching staff.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
This season, 358 women hold coaching and football operations jobs in the league, up from just 92 in 2020.
—Jennifer Halper, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the Mets clearly found their coaching staff lacking; infield coach Mike Sarbaugh was among those let go despite helping Mark Vientos (in 2024) and Brett Baty (in 2025) make nice strides forward.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
But for Marsch, coaching with one arm around players is crucial for Canada’s World Cup preparation.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But these specific second-guess specials will be on the field coaching and playing the Dolphins on Sunday, and their performance will likely be a constant reminder that South Florida’s NFL franchise likely won’t exit the mediocrity merry-go-round until better decision-makers are put in place.
—Omar Kelly
october 10, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Swinney may also be coaching for his job.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The timeframe was also tightened for players on teams that have head coaching changes.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Details about the complaint were not immediately made available, but Friday’s news is not the first time Gillispie has faced scrutiny while coaching a college program.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
After taking the head coaching job in 2023, Golesh rebuilt a program that had won just four games in its last 33 contests.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
As someone who was an assistant coach for a quarter-century before finally landing his first head coaching job in the NFL, Brian Schottenheimer is going to have his fair share of reunions, and the Dallas Cowboys’ matchup against the New York Jets on Sunday is no different.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
He was let go with a year left on his contract and is not in coaching.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaching
Verb
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As mentioned, the Giants quarterback eventually cleared the team's concussion protocol to continue guiding them to a decisive win against their division-leading rivals.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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One of its students, Khaled Alhammadi, led a session on content creation, guiding peers and young learners alike through creative ways to craft dynamic social media visuals using photography, video and editing techniques.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The veterinary school will be housed in one building while the city of Cabot's animal support building will be combined under one roof with the teaching hospital.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
13 Oct. 2025
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For example, someone who feels directed toward teaching can use the epiphany to ditch their first career and retool to be an educator.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An ultra-orthodox school sat adjacent to the library, and its staff supplied the settlers with sleeping mats and air conditioning for the long night.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Other creature comforts include a Renogy electrical system with a touchscreen command center, air conditioning, and an auto-leveling suspension.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kid Harpoon has been named Abbey Road Studios’ first-ever Producer in Residence, with the Grammy winner tasked with both guiding the legendary studio’s vision as well as mentoring future musical talent.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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Now, nearly six decades later, Steiger is the one mentoring Tingle.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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Poppy cultivation and fentanyl production in Myanmar have surged, contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in the United States.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before he got involved in politics, Mamdani tried to make a career as a rapper, tutoring high-school kids to pay for studio time.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Fellows spend 40% of their time connecting with resources such as tutoring to obtain a GED, driver's education, domestic violence support, case management and more.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An informal education professional, Eitan spent part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled through tunnels during Israeli airstrikes.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Former Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne lost her job as education minister, replaced by civil servant Edouard Geffray.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Shaderoom shared a video of Huston showing wounds on his face and confirming that Papoose hit him, by his account.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In Tel Aviv, large crowds gathered in Hostage Square – the site of protest campaigns calling for the return of hostages over the past two years – to celebrate and watch large screens showing the progress of those being released.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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