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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
Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Tim offers phone coaching calls if you get stuck during a DIY job.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
May owns an overall coaching record of 190-82.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Others have bounced between depression protocols, strict planners or generic life-coaching without ever grasping why the puzzle pieces refuse to connect.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Teams betting on him are betting their coaching staff can get more out of the tools.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Even when the need for executive coaching seems obvious, the decision must ultimately belong to the leader.
—Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 10 Apr. 2026
Services include background checks, date coaching/advising and group singles events where potential dates can meet others, both inside and outside the matchmaking company.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Lavrenov was signed to a national letter of intent by the previous coaching staff, which was binding.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
By proxy, Marion added, Barron will respect Livingston, who worked with Joseph in coaching Cincinnati’s defensive backs in 2014 and 2015.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Rivers came to Milwaukee after head coaching stints with the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Nearly two weeks into the John Tortorella coaching era in Las Vegas, things have turned around for the Golden Knights.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Johnson said the commitment to improving the facilities played a role in his decision to leave his post as an assistant at LSU to take the UGA head coaching job three years ago.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Cantens, who has coaching experience in Germany and the Dominican Republic, has had success recruiting internationally.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Michigan coach Dusty May is coaching in his second Final Four in four seasons.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
His energy and passion for the game resonated with the Royals’ players and coaching staff.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Tim offers phone coaching calls if you get stuck during a DIY job.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
May owns an overall coaching record of 190-82.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Others have bounced between depression protocols, strict planners or generic life-coaching without ever grasping why the puzzle pieces refuse to connect.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Teams betting on him are betting their coaching staff can get more out of the tools.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Even when the need for executive coaching seems obvious, the decision must ultimately belong to the leader.
—Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 10 Apr. 2026
Services include background checks, date coaching/advising and group singles events where potential dates can meet others, both inside and outside the matchmaking company.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Lavrenov was signed to a national letter of intent by the previous coaching staff, which was binding.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Aviators — who lost to the Renegades, 28-23, on Sunday — announced after Ginn's arrest that offensive coordinator Todd Haley would handle head coaching duties for the team, per Yahoo Sports.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
By proxy, Marion added, Barron will respect Livingston, who worked with Joseph in coaching Cincinnati’s defensive backs in 2014 and 2015.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Rivers came to Milwaukee after head coaching stints with the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Nearly two weeks into the John Tortorella coaching era in Las Vegas, things have turned around for the Golden Knights.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Johnson said the commitment to improving the facilities played a role in his decision to leave his post as an assistant at LSU to take the UGA head coaching job three years ago.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Cantens, who has coaching experience in Germany and the Dominican Republic, has had success recruiting internationally.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Michigan coach Dusty May is coaching in his second Final Four in four seasons.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaching
Noun
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Although its primary teachings refer to the Bible, the Kimbanguist Church is distinguished by its veneration of Kimbangu as the Black embodiment of the Holy Spirit.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition to spreading religious teachings, Bateman claimed that God spoke to him and pointed out wives that were meant to belong to him.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Avalon Waterways has culinary cruises that amp it up a notch with samples of regional cuisine, demonstrations, special dinners, and a Master of Wine on board guiding wine and food pairings and tastings.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Crews will continue to work into the night securing the capsule and guiding it back to the Murtha, which is expected to reach Naval Base San Diego early Saturday.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cabin, meanwhile, is home to two bucket seats upholstered in black leather with blue inserts and red Oreca racing harnesses, air conditioning, and an Alpine CD stereo system.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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Improving his conditioning level is an ongoing process as well.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Heightened stress and anxiety As educators, our work has shifted over this past academic year from providing instruction to focusing more on mentoring our students as whole people.—
Anindya Kundu,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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My first instinct after leaving was to pack my calendar with things that felt familiar—networking coffees, mentoring conversations, advising.—
Geoff Curtis,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In organic systems, tilling and cultivation are often recommended for weed control rather than chemical herbicides.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to boosting white seabass stocks, the hatchery work has taught researchers some things about aquatic cultivation that apply to other marine species.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Ultimately, their preferred candidate, a moderate, prevailed, but Jude said that he is disappointed with the new administration’s policies, which have cut already paltry funding for public education.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The event raises critical funds to provide research, programs, education, and advocacy so moms and babies get the best possible start to life.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Welch has assisted with the training.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The decision meant companies could easily bill for what are known as peer support services, which are designed to help clients follow a treatment plan; these can be provided by staff who complete a 30-hour training course.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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