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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of coach
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
Led by head coach Justin Leonard, Carroll cross country is the first to win seven straight in the UIL’s largest class, cementing the program as a historic dynasty.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams’ first head coaching job was at Kansas from 1989-2003.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coach
Noun
In the fallout from Kelly's unceremonious exit, individuals associated with LSU during the polarizing coach's tenure are speaking out.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
Led by head coach Justin Leonard, Carroll cross country is the first to win seven straight in the UIL’s largest class, cementing the program as a historic dynasty.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
Vitello coached the Volunteers to the program's first national championship in 2024.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams’ first head coaching job was at Kansas from 1989-2003.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
-
More importantly, her story shines a light on domestic violence through her relationship with her husband and trainer, Jim Martin.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
-
El-Masry rejected the kind offer but there was method in the trainer’s merriment.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Paul was a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion and guided the league through the challenges of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
For example, when a manager gives feedback to a team member, Cisco's learning platform will combine that feedback with other data points, such as the employee's skills profile, to generate personalized learning recommendations.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Jerry Weintraub was Frank Sinatra’s manager, as well as a major Hollywood producer making big-budget movies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Film Festival – is returning with an enhanced co-production market, an ambitious slate of projects in the Cairo Film Connection, a wide range of workshops, and a new mentoring program – Cairo Pro-Meet.—
Martin Dale,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
-
Mannion mentored Wilkins and wrote a letter recommending Lenny for a basketball scholarship to another priest, who happened to be the athletic director at Providence.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share