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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 coaching
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Drew came to Baylor after a decade coaching at Valparaiso, the final year as head coach.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
During his 48-year coaching career, McKinley amassed 1,043 wins, became the winningest NJCAA Division I basketball coach in the nation, and earned induction into the NJCAA Women's Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The national record for career coaching wins in boys basketball is 1,333 by Robert Hughes, who coached in Texas (1959-2005).
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
With coaching legend Nolan Richardson seated courtside on the same night the school announced plans for a statue of his likeness outside Bud Walton Arena, the Horns endured 40 minutes of true basketball hell.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The guys have done a great job and the coaching staff as well.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
How are the Twins coaching players for ABS challenges?
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Tim offers phone coaching calls if you get stuck during a DIY job.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2026
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
War spreads in the Middle East, a coaching legend dies, and several incumbents face tough primaries.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
In 1970, when Lou was coaching William & Mary, he was beaten 43-7 by West Virginia’s Bobby Bowden.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
There is a certain irony in now Liverpool boss Arne Slot having convinced the coaching staff to try the tactic during his days as a player with Dutch side Zwolle.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Calipari was coaching the Wildcats at the time.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Then again, in the new, unsettled world of college athletics where every player is a free agent, roster management is a full-time concern for all coaches – dividing their time between coaching the current team and worrying about next year’s.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Irrelevant football is irrelevant football, no matter who’s coaching it.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Oganyan is coaching her way to history for both schools.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Speaking of tanking, former Heat assistant coach David Fizdale recently addressed the coaching cost of the process, never fully able to recover his coaching reputation after going 17-65 while leading the Knicks in 2018-19.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Drew came to Baylor after a decade coaching at Valparaiso, the final year as head coach.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
During his 48-year coaching career, McKinley amassed 1,043 wins, became the winningest NJCAA Division I basketball coach in the nation, and earned induction into the NJCAA Women's Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The national record for career coaching wins in boys basketball is 1,333 by Robert Hughes, who coached in Texas (1959-2005).
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
With coaching legend Nolan Richardson seated courtside on the same night the school announced plans for a statue of his likeness outside Bud Walton Arena, the Horns endured 40 minutes of true basketball hell.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The guys have done a great job and the coaching staff as well.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
How are the Twins coaching players for ABS challenges?
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Tim offers phone coaching calls if you get stuck during a DIY job.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kids training on the field were helped by coaching friends of Irwin.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
War spreads in the Middle East, a coaching legend dies, and several incumbents face tough primaries.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
In 1970, when Lou was coaching William & Mary, he was beaten 43-7 by West Virginia’s Bobby Bowden.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
There is a certain irony in now Liverpool boss Arne Slot having convinced the coaching staff to try the tactic during his days as a player with Dutch side Zwolle.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Calipari was coaching the Wildcats at the time.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Then again, in the new, unsettled world of college athletics where every player is a free agent, roster management is a full-time concern for all coaches – dividing their time between coaching the current team and worrying about next year’s.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Irrelevant football is irrelevant football, no matter who’s coaching it.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Oganyan is coaching her way to history for both schools.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaching
Noun
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Take teaching, where an AI chatbot could grade homework but wouldn't be able to manage a classroom of children, the researchers noted.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The cuts would also include about 116 positions from central offices, including some teaching jobs.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In addition to receiving this year's recognition, Davis has been selected to serve as a STRIVE mentor for the 2026 team, guiding a cohort of teachers chosen for the program this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The role involves guiding investment decisions, making sure portfolios remain balanced and helping lead the team to achieve strong performance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Water from the lake is pumped from depths of 164 feet and filtered into the hotel’s air conditioning system to cool the rooms in summer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Condition Wooden Cutting Boards Give your wooden cutting boards some love with a little food-safe conditioning courtesy of coconut oil.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to mentoring one of the program grantees, Wildscreen will connect the Field Ready cohort to its network of more than 3,000 storytellers across 60+ countries, opening doors to new learning, exposure and career opportunities.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jackson supported a mentoring program from her home state of Arkansas in which high school students participate in annual college tours.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rare volcanic granite soils covered with a thin layer of calcium carbonate in this high-altitude desert in the foothills of the Andes offer a unique site for the cultivation of Malbec.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Orchid Festival Fairchild is one of the country’s premier centers for orchid cultivation.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And what of the gently curmudgeonly man of letters who runs an after-school study room for children, tutoring them in everything from multiplication tables to Victor Hugo?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Jo-Ann Staves would help with tutoring children, teaching them English and the alphabet.—
Anna Heqimi,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For one, people who sit on school boards in Minnesota are largely the candidates that teachers unions want to see running education.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Congress largely rejected those cuts last month, although funding for programs focusing on social drivers of health, such as access to food, housing and education, were axed.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And training for first responders conducted through the Federal Emergency Management Agency was canceled.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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There have been whispers of paramilitary training camps in the mountains, but the sinister presence mostly lingered just below the surface.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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