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noun

ˈkōch

Definition of coach

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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Nelson is one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State — also serving as general manager for all three franchises. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 On Sunday, wide receivers coach Leonard Hankerson recalled watching Stribling at Mississippi taking on the baddest man in college football last season, Miami defensive end Reuben Bain, in the Fiesta Bowl. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Verb

McDaniel said he’s coached with as many as 11 offensive linemen and as few as eight during his many stops in the NFL, including the past four seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach. — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026 Nelson coached the Bucks for 11 seasons starting in 1976 and won seven straight division titles. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coach

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Giants trainer Anthony Reyes checked on him during a pitching change, but Adames remained in the game, led off the bottom of the inning, and popped up.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Adames briefly met with a trainer when Vitello made a pitching change, but the shortstop stayed in the game.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

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By all accounts, Katherine was a formidable presence—intellectually engaged, fluent in multiple languages, a guiding force in her children’s lives—and the painting honors that, depicting her reading rather than posing in decorative idleness.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
The series guides us through the web of feuding smugglers and law enforcement crackdowns that connect the Sunshine State to the fauna of Madagascar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and many more countries.

— Rory Doherty, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Always committed to innovative solutions and mentoring the next generation in the industry.

— Bankim Chandra, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Miami’s spent two years investing in the unpolished pass rusher, with mixed views, and the hope is that the playing time, and all the mentoring Robinson received the past two seasons begins to pay off in 2026.

— Omar Kelly August 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

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