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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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Oregon is a win away from a championship game appearance, even with both of Dan Lanning's coordinators bound for Kentucky and Cal as head coaches.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
And speaking of the idiots who run college football, the sport had one-fourth of its playoff coaches accepting other jobs before the playoffs even began, and has the transfer portal opening before the playoffs even come to an end.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Earlier this season, the Tennessee Titans (Brian Callahan fired October 13) and New York Giants (Brian Daboll fired November 10) cut ties with their respective head coaches.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
When his team lost three consecutive games during what was shaping up as a rocky debut season, Mick Cronin made players and coaches go through practices without the UCLA logo on their tank tops and shorts.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Players and coaches for Rah and Terry, as well.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
That achievement put him alongside Don Shula and Dave Wannstedt as the only coaches in franchise history to make the postseason in their first two years.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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
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
Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Oregon is a win away from a championship game appearance, even with both of Dan Lanning's coordinators bound for Kentucky and Cal as head coaches.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
And speaking of the idiots who run college football, the sport had one-fourth of its playoff coaches accepting other jobs before the playoffs even began, and has the transfer portal opening before the playoffs even come to an end.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Earlier this season, the Tennessee Titans (Brian Callahan fired October 13) and New York Giants (Brian Daboll fired November 10) cut ties with their respective head coaches.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
When his team lost three consecutive games during what was shaping up as a rocky debut season, Mick Cronin made players and coaches go through practices without the UCLA logo on their tank tops and shorts.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Players and coaches for Rah and Terry, as well.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
That achievement put him alongside Don Shula and Dave Wannstedt as the only coaches in franchise history to make the postseason in their first two years.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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
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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Viola Davis stars as General Nanisca, the group's leader who mentors a spirited new arrival, Nawi (Thuso Mbedu).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
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Brilliance & Excellence Movement is an organization that mentors young men and promotes safe and peaceful communities.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaches. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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