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noun

ˈkōch How to pronounce coach (audio)
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as in trainer
a person who trains performers or athletes a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players

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verb

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
Noun
Since taking over as interim coach, Leif Smerud has led Angel City to three straight 2-0 wins, the first time the club has had three consecutive shutout wins. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Marazzi was teacher in Ansonia, a coach and AD at O’Brien Tech, and a long time umpire serving all over the state. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Verb
Still, Mbappé and his teammates arrived at Hard Rock Stadium in hopes of delivering one last win for Didier Deschamps, who was set to coach his final game for France. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 Terry Stotts, a standout high school basketball player, went on to coach the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, among other teams. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
  1. trainer
  2. guide
  3. manager
  4. mentor
Noun
  • Blending the vintage style of a Mary Jane shoe with the modern, casual style of a trainer, these shoes shine with their unique but familiar design.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Bluhme knows a thing or two about dogs, having worked as a canine trainer for 25 years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
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Verb
  • For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • While spun as voluntary resignations, these sorts of shuffles typically indicate top brass — in this case, Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria — is looking to shake up its slates or thinks that fresh eyes are needed to guide programming.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of guide
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  • Clement, whose own All-Star rise was influenced by Mattingly, praised his former coach's success, noting his reunion with his son, the Phillies' general manager.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Cole had dominated the Dodgers over six innings when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone came out for a visit.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
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  • LaunchPad delivers mentoring and career development, real-world work experience and access to high-profile companies and executives, along with placement programs encompassing experiential learning sessions, interview training and internships.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Other options include teaming with Giannis on the Heat, joining Curry and Green on the Warriors, playing alongside Jokić on the Nuggets, or mentoring young stars on the Timberwolves.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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