coached

verb

past tense of coach
as in guided
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 coached For Scott, who coached for nearly 25 years before moving to the insurance biz, Webb was the latter some 13-14 years ago, a man — mentally, emotionally, physically — among boys. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 July 2026 Jeff Caglianone coached Jac through the years, starting with games of catch in the backyard and continuing through high school. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Apple alleged that OpenAI coached departing Apple employees in how to evade security processes when leaving the iPhone maker, and that Chang Liu, a former employee who joined OpenAI, stole an Apple laptop. — Kif Leswing,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 July 2026 The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 So has Naperville North coach Jim Chiappetta, who coached Barczi’s older brother, Christian, a catcher who later played at Valparaiso. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Broderick has coached football, golf, and volleyball at the school over the years, according to Bristol Public Schools. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 The Power, coached by Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, dominated to start. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026 Jorge coached at the local Grandoli club, where a young Lionel played before graduating to Newell's Old Boys, a prominent club. — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coached
  1. guided
  2. tutored
  3. taught
  4. accompanied
  5. mentored
  6. showed
Verb
  • For nearly 180 years, the Smithsonian has worked alongside partners across government—from the White House to Congress to our governing Board of Regents—guided by our enduring mission to increase and diffuse knowledge.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
  • For nearly 180 years, the Smithsonian has worked alongside partners across government — from the White House to Congress to our governing Board of Regents — guided by our enduring mission to increase and diffuse knowledge.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 9 July 2026
Definition of guided
Verb
  • The two worked with the nonprofit Saluda Community Table and Robert tutored children at a local school and volunteered at the Western North Carolina Air Museum, the obituary reports.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
  • Cole tutored with Casa de Amistad from 2022 through 2025, the news release stated.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Definition of tutored
Verb
  • The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.
    — Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of taught
Verb
  • Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Part of the 18th Musique & Vin au Clos Vougeot festival, the event was, naturally, accompanied by top-notch wine.
    — George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of accompanied
Verb
  • But the Bowerman Mile — the men’s race named after the late Bill Bowerman, a longtime Oregon coach who mentored Steve Prefontaine, for whom the meet is named — is a staple of the Pre Classic.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Landman said Roark was a talented engineer who mentored young women pursuing careers in math, technology and engineering.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of mentored
Verb
  • Corbin’s friendship with Sincere was put to the test during movie night, which showed a montage of clips from the islander’s private conversations.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 July 2026
  • On review, the official withdrew the booking for Paredes and showed one instead to Embolo.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of showed

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