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
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There is also a $500 million investment in literacy coaches and math support staff at struggling schools.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Speaking at the end of three days of spring meetings in a posh resort in northeast Florida, Phillips said ACC coaches and athletic directors reached consensus on wanting to double the current College Football Playoff model.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
His assistant coaches lift him, swarm him, and someone trips.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Plenty of coaches who have been assistants under Saban have had middling and forgettable careers as head coaches.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The deal brings exclusive Southern California broadcasts of Rams preseason games to CBS LA, along with a slate of weekly year-round programming, including a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available exclusively across CBS LA platforms.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Gunty was one of three coaches of their 12-and-under team.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The Kansas Jayhawks baseball team, which tied for fifth in the 2026 Big 12 preseason coaches poll, this weekend can claim the program’s first regular-season conference championship in 77 years.
—Gary Bedore
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
One area that Brecka coaches A-listers on is sleep.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Amezquita’s older sister Anjelica, a 2025 Warren graduate, played varsity soccer for three seasons, her younger sister and younger brother also play soccer, and her mother coaches soccer.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Jonathan now coaches at Nova Southeastern University, while Jessica is an assistant at FAU.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Still, coaches Luis Enrique and Vincent Kompany will aim for the stars.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
The video, also shared by former Kentucky quarterback Reese Phillips, was from a recent session at QB Country, a leading quarterback training facility that coaches aspiring college and NFL players, according to its website, which features a smiling photo of Uncle Eli on its homepage.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Pressey’s son, Phil, now coaches the Celtics’ G League team.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Roche, a 36-year-old father of three, coaches a middle school team in Arvada.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Close to 100 coaches representing 60 colleges signed up for the Orland Park event, although Power Four conference schools were not a part of the equation in any of the state’s combines.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There is also a $500 million investment in literacy coaches and math support staff at struggling schools.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Speaking at the end of three days of spring meetings in a posh resort in northeast Florida, Phillips said ACC coaches and athletic directors reached consensus on wanting to double the current College Football Playoff model.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
His assistant coaches lift him, swarm him, and someone trips.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Plenty of coaches who have been assistants under Saban have had middling and forgettable careers as head coaches.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The deal brings exclusive Southern California broadcasts of Rams preseason games to CBS LA, along with a slate of weekly year-round programming, including a coaches show featuring head coach Sean McVay and original Rams content available exclusively across CBS LA platforms.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Gunty was one of three coaches of their 12-and-under team.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The Kansas Jayhawks baseball team, which tied for fifth in the 2026 Big 12 preseason coaches poll, this weekend can claim the program’s first regular-season conference championship in 77 years.
—Gary Bedore
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Carrick’s backroom staff are set to stay on, with assistant Steve Holland, who is seen as instrumental, and coaches Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans and Travis Binnion all in line for new deals.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 15 May 2026
One area that Brecka coaches A-listers on is sleep.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Amezquita’s older sister Anjelica, a 2025 Warren graduate, played varsity soccer for three seasons, her younger sister and younger brother also play soccer, and her mother coaches soccer.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Jonathan now coaches at Nova Southeastern University, while Jessica is an assistant at FAU.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Still, coaches Luis Enrique and Vincent Kompany will aim for the stars.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
The video, also shared by former Kentucky quarterback Reese Phillips, was from a recent session at QB Country, a leading quarterback training facility that coaches aspiring college and NFL players, according to its website, which features a smiling photo of Uncle Eli on its homepage.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Pressey’s son, Phil, now coaches the Celtics’ G League team.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Roche, a 36-year-old father of three, coaches a middle school team in Arvada.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaches
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For the interview, Comer is in a variation of her day-to-day uniform of jeans and trainers.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Achane, who was in attendance, but the team’s leading rusher and receiver was working with team trainers.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Scenography by architect Shohei Shigematsu guides visitors through rooms with everything from vignettes of archival trunks to installations that reinterpret the monogram, first created in 1896.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Much of the film is set in and around a Parisian elder-care facility, and Hamaguchi guides us through its rooms and hallways, its meetings and rituals, with a patience and passionate granularity worthy of the late documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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In a whirlwind 14 days, the PWHL announced the four expansion teams, two new general managers and finalists for major awards — all while Montreal and Ottawa played for the Walter Cup.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The next time a team member is struggling, Wendler says managers should resist the instinct to question motivation or fit.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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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.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Additionally, Charles visited a grassroots community organization that mentors children and young people affected by food insecurity.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Coaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaches. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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