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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
GoPros, the accessory of choice for mountain bikers, skydivers and skiers, are changing how Washington’s coaches watch practices.
—Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 11 June 2026
Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
While his grandfather and father made their living as defensive coaches, Ryan’s specialty has been offense, dating back to his time as a receiver on Clemson’s 2016 National Championship team.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 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
High school coaches across the state have selected 115 players for the 2026 All-Idaho baseball teams across five classifications.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Even some coaches and support staff hung around briefly.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Eric lives full-time in Minnesota and coaches high school hockey at Southwest Christian in Richfield.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 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
Former champion Sohum Sukhatankar, who coaches Shrey, said spellers need to fill their brains with the most useful information.
—ABC News, 27 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
Noun
Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
GoPros, the accessory of choice for mountain bikers, skydivers and skiers, are changing how Washington’s coaches watch practices.
—Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 11 June 2026
Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
While his grandfather and father made their living as defensive coaches, Ryan’s specialty has been offense, dating back to his time as a receiver on Clemson’s 2016 National Championship team.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 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
High school coaches across the state have selected 115 players for the 2026 All-Idaho baseball teams across five classifications.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Even some coaches and support staff hung around briefly.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Verb
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
Eric lives full-time in Minnesota and coaches high school hockey at Southwest Christian in Richfield.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 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
Former champion Sohum Sukhatankar, who coaches Shrey, said spellers need to fill their brains with the most useful information.
—ABC News, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaches
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In the locker room were front office personnel, trainers, various staff — people who wouldn’t normally be in there postgame.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Here is what doctors, researchers and trainers are saying about how movement reshapes the mind, and why even a short walk can shift your day.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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In humans, the right side of our brain guides our left hand, while the left side controls the right hand.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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For managers unable to afford Vinicius Jr, Raphinha offers a slightly cheaper route into one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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While many money managers view the company as a unique asset with dominant positions in rocket launches and satellite internet, other long-term investors are questioning whether today’s valuation already reflects much of that optimism.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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