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
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
But Davidson’s rebuild has been a slog, with three coaches and not even a whiff of competing for a playoff spot.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Dodgers and Mets players, coaches and staff gathered at the Jackie Robinson statue in the center field plaza before Wednesday’s game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The latter has made a name for himself this spring as coaches and players have taken note of his elite athleticism and work ethic.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Several Giants players and coaches emerged from the dugout and went onto the field, but the tensions were relatively mild.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
One of those coaches, James Rowson, said that McMahon’s timing is off, agreeing with an assessment that Boone has made.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Partners, which comes from Shutterstock Studios, the production arm of the image library, is a six-part series that follows more than 25 players, coaches and executives at the center of the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tour.
—Peter White, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
McKew is the one in the video room telling the coaches in the dugout whether to review.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Outside of his formal duties, according to the department, Bales coaches youth baseball and mountain biking and previously served as a Boy Scout leadership committee member and den leader, the department said.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Savoring the day’s successes was former UCLA All-American sprinter Brandon Thomas, who coaches both Servite and Rosary.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
This could be a program-defining weekend for UCLA or Texas — the first national title in the NCAA era for the Bruins or the first in 40 years for the Longhorns — and by extension, coaches Cori Close and Vic Schaefer.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Leonard coaches an athlete who has shown pro potential, his son, Caden Leonard.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Joe Dineen is now the defensive ends coach, while Taiwo Onatolu coaches solely the special teams.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Others are in groups — coaches Eric Hinske and John Mallee; pitcher Travis Wood and coach Mike Borzello; outfielders Chris Coghlan, Matt Szczur and Albert Almora Jr.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Just the simple stuff that coaches trust early, finish a play, make the right cut, compete defensively and be ready when the ball finds him.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
When Groves committed to Minnesota in offices at the basketball practice facility, he was surrounded by U coaches — Medved, assistants Brian Cooley, Dave Thorson and others.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
But Davidson’s rebuild has been a slog, with three coaches and not even a whiff of competing for a playoff spot.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Dodgers and Mets players, coaches and staff gathered at the Jackie Robinson statue in the center field plaza before Wednesday’s game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The latter has made a name for himself this spring as coaches and players have taken note of his elite athleticism and work ethic.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Several Giants players and coaches emerged from the dugout and went onto the field, but the tensions were relatively mild.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
One of those coaches, James Rowson, said that McMahon’s timing is off, agreeing with an assessment that Boone has made.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Partners, which comes from Shutterstock Studios, the production arm of the image library, is a six-part series that follows more than 25 players, coaches and executives at the center of the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tour.
—Peter White, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
McKew is the one in the video room telling the coaches in the dugout whether to review.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mattei lauded Miller, who coaches the Angels’ C-team and works with the varsity guards, as a unicorn at the intersection of sports and music.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Outside of his formal duties, according to the department, Bales coaches youth baseball and mountain biking and previously served as a Boy Scout leadership committee member and den leader, the department said.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Savoring the day’s successes was former UCLA All-American sprinter Brandon Thomas, who coaches both Servite and Rosary.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
This could be a program-defining weekend for UCLA or Texas — the first national title in the NCAA era for the Bruins or the first in 40 years for the Longhorns — and by extension, coaches Cori Close and Vic Schaefer.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Leonard coaches an athlete who has shown pro potential, his son, Caden Leonard.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Joe Dineen is now the defensive ends coach, while Taiwo Onatolu coaches solely the special teams.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Others are in groups — coaches Eric Hinske and John Mallee; pitcher Travis Wood and coach Mike Borzello; outfielders Chris Coghlan, Matt Szczur and Albert Almora Jr.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Just the simple stuff that coaches trust early, finish a play, make the right cut, compete defensively and be ready when the ball finds him.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaches
Noun
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That approach often comes with tradeoffs, like cutting back on alcohol or budgeting differently to afford the classes and trainers who know their name and celebrate their wins.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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For trainers, the work is less about race day and more about everything leading up to it.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Much of their perspective traces back to their mother, whose practical wisdom still guides them.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Using a pinky ball, Zinn guides a simple plantar fascia release to restore connection and help prevent pain.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
15 Apr. 2026
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Before home games this season, he was often seen visiting with fellow equipment managers from around the league, and after games, a handful of former Sharks players who were in San Jose for the final time this season came by to wish him well.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the 1850s, company managers were alarmed to find out shipping workers were opening crates and marking P&G containers with stars to help coworkers who couldn’t read.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nicole plays a seventies-era, punk-Vivienne Westwood type who mentors my character.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The man gets his exiled nephew a job on Wall Street and mentors him.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Coaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaches. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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