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
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The effort involves around 120 private planes and transports nearly 1,000 athletes and coaches free of charge.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
His shot diet is already optimized for the league, his frame holds up in physical matchups and his off-ball activity gives coaches a willing piece to weave into screen and handoff actions.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Mandatory three-minute breaks, introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every match at the tournament, have drawn criticism from players, coaches and fans since the opening round of fixtures.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Transfer Josh Derry quickly caught the attention of his teammates and coaches, who raved about his explosiveness and his work ethic during spring camp.
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Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Even seasoned executive coaches and keynote speakers feel uncomfortable before stepping into the spotlight, hosting major webinars, or navigating corporate mixers.
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Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Seems that college coaches wanted a 6-foot-3, 255-pound sack machine with 9 % body fat, an iron-claw grip, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle legs, and size 17 feet.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Madibo, though, did have his hands on his head, clearly distressed after seeing what occurred to Koné as players, coaches and medical staff surrounded the 24-year-old on the pitch.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The scene was equally incredible to his father, Jaxon McClure, a Marine Corps veteran who grew up in Chattanooga playing soccer with trash cans for goalposts, now coaches hundreds of local children and named his first child after one of the sport’s greatest stars.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
The scene was equally incredible to his father, Jaxon McClure, a Marine Corps veteran who grew up in Chattanooga playing soccer with trash cans for goalposts, who now coaches hundreds of local children and who named his first child after one of the sport’s greatest stars.
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Leah Willingham,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Ton develops her versatility while training with the Irvine Novaquatics club under coach Nathan Wilcox, who also coaches her at Fountain Valley.
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Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Brown is going to the New England Patriots to reunite with his former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who now coaches the Patriots.
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Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
One area that Brecka coaches A-listers on is sleep.
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Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Noun
Pitchers aren’t chosen through the fan vote — hurlers and reserves have to wait for the player ballot (which includes votes from players, coaches and managers) and commissioners picks.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The effort involves around 120 private planes and transports nearly 1,000 athletes and coaches free of charge.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
His shot diet is already optimized for the league, his frame holds up in physical matchups and his off-ball activity gives coaches a willing piece to weave into screen and handoff actions.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Mandatory three-minute breaks, introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every match at the tournament, have drawn criticism from players, coaches and fans since the opening round of fixtures.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Transfer Josh Derry quickly caught the attention of his teammates and coaches, who raved about his explosiveness and his work ethic during spring camp.
—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Even seasoned executive coaches and keynote speakers feel uncomfortable before stepping into the spotlight, hosting major webinars, or navigating corporate mixers.
—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Seems that college coaches wanted a 6-foot-3, 255-pound sack machine with 9 % body fat, an iron-claw grip, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle legs, and size 17 feet.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
Madibo, though, did have his hands on his head, clearly distressed after seeing what occurred to Koné as players, coaches and medical staff surrounded the 24-year-old on the pitch.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
Mike is the head football coach at Division III Washington & Jefferson College; Jay, the middle brother, now coaches track and field and teaches social studies at Southwestern.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The scene was equally incredible to his father, Jaxon McClure, a Marine Corps veteran who grew up in Chattanooga playing soccer with trash cans for goalposts, now coaches hundreds of local children and named his first child after one of the sport’s greatest stars.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
The scene was equally incredible to his father, Jaxon McClure, a Marine Corps veteran who grew up in Chattanooga playing soccer with trash cans for goalposts, who now coaches hundreds of local children and who named his first child after one of the sport’s greatest stars.
—
Leah Willingham,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Ton develops her versatility while training with the Irvine Novaquatics club under coach Nathan Wilcox, who also coaches her at Fountain Valley.
—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Brown is going to the New England Patriots to reunite with his former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who now coaches the Patriots.
—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.
—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
One area that Brecka coaches A-listers on is sleep.
—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaches
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Wang also noted China will continue to roll out standards to better regulate the development of newer professions resulting from the shifts—such as artificial intelligence (AI) trainers and drone pilots—and evaluate workers’ performances.
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For runners and trainers, Nordstrom has deals on Asics, and for those more style-focused, there are on-trend Puma Speedcats for $60.
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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reopened in April with overhauled ride vehicles, upgraded interactive blasters, and a new character named Buddy who guides guests through the mission.
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Technological convergence, not a single technology, guides the future.
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Thanks to a wetter weather pattern and recent tropical rains, stream flows across the much of the state have started to rebound, farmers are tending healthy crops and water managers are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief.
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First-time managers, meanwhile, comprised under 10%.
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In Tuner, Hoffman plays Harry Horowitz, a veteran piano tuner who mentors Niki White, a younger apprentice played by Leo Woodall.
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Additionally, Charles visited a grassroots community organization that mentors children and young people affected by food insecurity.
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“Coaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaches. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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