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
ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Brooklyn didn’t stop with its head coach.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
She was accused of having defense attorney Elizabeth Russell cuffed and placed in a jury seating area after the two argued over whether Russell had coached a client to change his plea.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Golden Knights, who twice trailed before scoring three third-period goals, have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella (8-0-1) took over as coach.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Brooklyn didn’t stop with its head coach.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Now Smith is coaching in those same playoffs after guiding the Kings on a mad dash to a wild-card berth.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
She was accused of having defense attorney Elizabeth Russell cuffed and placed in a jury seating area after the two argued over whether Russell had coached a client to change his plea.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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Many trainers of that era maligned Islam and backed policies that violated the rights of ordinary American Muslims in the name of counterterrorism, according to civil liberties watchdogs.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vince Vaughn depicted her WWE trainer, and The Smashing Machine star Johnson featured as himself, as well as a producer on the film opposite Garcia for Seven Bucks Productions.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The actors seem tuned to one another like musicians in an orchestra, and Romvari guides them through performances that feel neither overplayed or understated.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The newsletter aims to provide up-to-date information to guide plant care for the Chicago area, especially pest and disease control.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps Johnson just needs time and a summer with a full pre-season and a different manager — an opportunity to reset.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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In today’s game, many in-game decisions aren’t even dictated by the manager, though it’s generally believed that Mendoza has a fair amount of autonomy in the dugout.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His parents say they have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from friends and colleagues, as well as soldiers their son mentored.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While in New York, the king will visit a grassroots community organization that mentors children and young people affected by food insecurity through a sustainable urban farming after-school program, reflecting his longtime interest in environmental and social causes.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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