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
Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau over the summer, replacing him with Mike Brown, who should be able to spruce up the team's offense while preserving the Thibodeau-era elements that worked.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Butera transitioned to coaching after spending two seasons as a player in the Rays' minor league system.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Stafford has thrown nine touchdown passes the past two weeks, when the Rams have used more two- and three-tight end sets than ever under coach Sean McVay.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau over the summer, replacing him with Mike Brown, who should be able to spruce up the team's offense while preserving the Thibodeau-era elements that worked.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Starting with Arkansas in Week 9, Freeze appears to be coaching on a game-by-game basis at Auburn.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Butera transitioned to coaching after spending two seasons as a player in the Rays' minor league system.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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This does not include bombers, tankers, transport aircraft or trainers.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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With no shortage of trainers in Los Angeles, why do the rich and famous choose him?—
Jane Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Using floppy modes—motions requiring almost no resistance—can guide predictable deformations, allowing materials to perform computations efficiently.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The star quarterback guided the team on a 12-play, 71-yard drive that ended with a Josh Jacobs touchdown run.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But this goes back to what Toronto manager John Schneider said at the beginning of the series, the philosophy that this isn’t a best-of-seven but a series of best-of-ones over a possible seven nights.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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At some point in extra innings of Game 3 when Ohtani looked to steal second base after one of his four intentional walks, the broadcast began talking about Dodgers manager Dave Roberts’ famous game-changing steal for the Red Sox in Game 4 of the ‘04 ALCS.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, the Scottish government awarded funding to GGI that will be used to mentor 25 young African climate leaders through a year-long fellowship program.—
Erin McMullen,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Nvidia will help train and mentor emerging deep tech startups in India as a founding member of a $2 billion investment alliance, deepening its presence in the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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