as in trainers
a person who trains performers or athletes
a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players
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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 coaches
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
For coaches committed to authority, results, and scale, ECA is recognized as a leading name in the field.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The federal government’s investigation into another company Conte founded, the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, yielded convictions of Jones, elite sprint cyclist Tammy Thomas, and former NFL defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield along with coaches, distributors, a trainer, a chemist and a lawyer.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Selections are based on voting by coaches in each geographical area.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The stated purpose was to win a national championship like LSU’s three previous coaches, but Kelly lost at least three games in all four seasons and never got close to the CFP.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
Hours before Wednesday's game against the Halifax Macs, the Nova Scotia U-18 Major Hockey League announced on X that Marchand and Andrew Bodnarchuk will cover for the grieving father as guest coaches.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Later that day, the entire team visited the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, where hundreds of active-duty sailors observed the Chargers’ walk-through, participated in drills, met with players and coaches, and showed the team around the carrier.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Pressure looms for schools to be competitive and consistent immediately under coaches amid an era of change in college athletics.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Rubino is president of the North County Special Needs Foundation and coaches the Poway Padres, a Special Olympics softball team.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through defining her value, working through possible scenarios at her organization, and taking a step forward into her next career phase.
—Harvard Business Review, 3 Nov. 2025
Esther, so comfortable being in charge, even coaches Sasha on how to say hello to the woman.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Billups, the 2004 NBA Finals MVP who now coaches the Portland Trailblazers, was released on bond Thursday.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Alexander Morales Alexander Morales owns a small marketing business, teaches design at Kansas City Kansas Community College and coaches youth soccer.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Chrishan Wright, founder of Blaxit Global and host of the Blaxit Global Podcast, coaches aspiring expats to know their numbers.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Shanahan, whose son, Kyle, coaches the 49ers, was the offensive coordinator under Seifert on San Francisco’s 1994 championship team and then won back-to-back titles as head coach in Denver in 1997-98.
—Staff, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
This college football season has seen an unusually high number of head coaches fired midseason, particularly within the SEC.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
For coaches committed to authority, results, and scale, ECA is recognized as a leading name in the field.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The federal government’s investigation into another company Conte founded, the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, yielded convictions of Jones, elite sprint cyclist Tammy Thomas, and former NFL defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield along with coaches, distributors, a trainer, a chemist and a lawyer.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Selections are based on voting by coaches in each geographical area.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The stated purpose was to win a national championship like LSU’s three previous coaches, but Kelly lost at least three games in all four seasons and never got close to the CFP.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
Hours before Wednesday's game against the Halifax Macs, the Nova Scotia U-18 Major Hockey League announced on X that Marchand and Andrew Bodnarchuk will cover for the grieving father as guest coaches.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Later that day, the entire team visited the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, where hundreds of active-duty sailors observed the Chargers’ walk-through, participated in drills, met with players and coaches, and showed the team around the carrier.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Pressure looms for schools to be competitive and consistent immediately under coaches amid an era of change in college athletics.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kylie coaches a high school girls’ field hockey team, drives a green Toyota Sienna minivan and wears a sports bra every day.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Rubino is president of the North County Special Needs Foundation and coaches the Poway Padres, a Special Olympics softball team.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through defining her value, working through possible scenarios at her organization, and taking a step forward into her next career phase.
—Harvard Business Review, 3 Nov. 2025
Esther, so comfortable being in charge, even coaches Sasha on how to say hello to the woman.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Billups, the 2004 NBA Finals MVP who now coaches the Portland Trailblazers, was released on bond Thursday.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Alexander Morales Alexander Morales owns a small marketing business, teaches design at Kansas City Kansas Community College and coaches youth soccer.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Chrishan Wright, founder of Blaxit Global and host of the Blaxit Global Podcast, coaches aspiring expats to know their numbers.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Shanahan, whose son, Kyle, coaches the 49ers, was the offensive coordinator under Seifert on San Francisco’s 1994 championship team and then won back-to-back titles as head coach in Denver in 1997-98.
—Staff, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaches
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Their cozy texture and slim profile feel like a nod to the viral $1,200 Miu Miu x New Balance trainers, and also channel the minimalist look of Vince’s easy-going suede styles.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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By contrast, millionaires are highly satisfied with their personal trainers, therapists and other professionals who help with their overall wellness and family care, rather than financial issues.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Adventure guides the ninth sign's spirit; these wanderers are not afraid to take risks.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Haverstock guides chef and friend Ranga Perera, launching on a section of the Middle Fork Flathead River that’s overlooked by most park visitors.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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In doing so, Sonny mentors a talented but inexperienced rookie named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and brings an unconventional style of racing to the track.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the retiree who mentors a child.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaches. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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