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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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
Jaclyn Pagnotta, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
After the playoffs, the coaches choose two contestants to move on to the live shows.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
Jason Sudeikis, who serves as the titular character as well as an executive producer and co-show developer, previously revealed that Lasso will next be coaching a women’s team.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Your team leads play a crucial role in talent development, so empower them to become career coaches who foster growth.
—Jaclyn Pagnotta, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
After the playoffs, the coaches choose two contestants to move on to the live shows.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Snoop Dogg, aka Calvin Broadus Jr., joined the singing competition in Season 26 but had to leave for Season 27, which is now airing and which is coached by returnees Adam Levine, John Legend and Michael Bublé and first-timer Kelsea Ballerini.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
Jason Sudeikis, who serves as the titular character as well as an executive producer and co-show developer, previously revealed that Lasso will next be coaching a women’s team.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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Morant hit the floor hard and stayed down for several minutes while being looked at by team trainers.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Diaz then left the game with trainer Joe Golia, a scary sight for the 36,863 fans in attendance.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dugan is accused of guiding the defendant and his attorney out of a side door to a hallway leading to a public area on the same floor, according to authorities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Without a cell signal to guide her, my husband and I led her to the interstate ourselves.—
Barbara Kingsolver,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kirk started in business as a revenue assurance manager.—
Kirk W. McLaren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the workers’ break room, managers stripped the dedicated union bulletin board and removed the binders containing the collective-bargaining agreement.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Kelsea Ballerini’s team was mentored by Sheryl Crow, while Adam Levine’s artists were guided by LeAnn Rimes.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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For those looking to scale, focus on building a solid client base, continually reinvest in quality leads, and consider eventually expanding by hiring or mentoring other agents to grow your business.—
David Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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