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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as in guides
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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
The Dallas Cowboys players, and coaches, all love the changes recently made to AT&T Stadium, and come August, the name will go back to its original, the grass will be replaced by a synthetic, and expect the tint in the windows to be removed, too.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
He had been limited to indoor work at the team’s training center with physiotherapists and fitness coaches, with Brazil being cautious about his return to action.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Just a few hours into filming the new season of The Voice, the panel of coaches is already clicking.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches.
—Laura Weldy, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Yuki Iwamura New York Knicks players and coaches stand during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade ceremony.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Following the speeches, the players, coaches and staff received the keys to the city, among the municipality’s highest honors.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Carter said teenagers grow in body and mind, and to get an early start on evaluation allows coaches to build a database of prospects.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 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.
—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
Noun
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
The Dallas Cowboys players, and coaches, all love the changes recently made to AT&T Stadium, and come August, the name will go back to its original, the grass will be replaced by a synthetic, and expect the tint in the windows to be removed, too.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
He had been limited to indoor work at the team’s training center with physiotherapists and fitness coaches, with Brazil being cautious about his return to action.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Just a few hours into filming the new season of The Voice, the panel of coaches is already clicking.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches.
—Laura Weldy, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Yuki Iwamura New York Knicks players and coaches stand during the New York Knicks' NBA championship parade ceremony.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Following the speeches, the players, coaches and staff received the keys to the city, among the municipality’s highest honors.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Carter said teenagers grow in body and mind, and to get an early start on evaluation allows coaches to build a database of prospects.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 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.
—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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The horses belonged to two trainers who stabled their horses in the barn.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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But the human researchers also discovered some crucial limitations when unleashing AI coding agents as autonomous robot trainers.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Technological convergence, not a single technology, guides the future.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Unpaid work was especially common among managers and senior leaders.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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