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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
Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
And despite no previous head coaching experience, Dildy could be the next on the move.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Services include background checks, date coaching/advising and group singles events where potential dates can meet others, both inside and outside the matchmaking company.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The bigger issue is lack of scoring, which the coaching staff is working on this week.
—Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The goal is to make the evaluation process as easy as possible for the coaching staff.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
At some point soon, Georgia Tech will complete its coaching search.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
But the team is hoping to turn things around this year with changes to its coaching staff and roster.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
McClure played in the trenches at Sac State from 1987-91 and was a member of the Hornets faculty and coaching staff from 1997-2004 before embarking on assistant coaching gigs at UCLA, Nevada, Kansas and others.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Since then, Cantens has crafted an eclectic career that has included two years coaching pro ball in Germany.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Currently coaching Duke’s wings, Dildy worked with Charlotte Hornets’ rookie Kon Knueppel last season, and is guiding NBA Lottery pick-hopeful Isiah Evans this season.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
So was Eidevall, who arrived in San Diego after coaching for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Johnson, who also teaches health and kinesiology at Delta, was hired in 1997 and has spent 34 years coaching at the community college level, including time at Foothill College in Los Altos.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Flynn Clayman and his wife get to juggle not only coaching duties during March Madness while managing parenting duties for 19-month old son, Quinn.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
McClure played in the trenches at Sac State from 1987-91 and was a member of the Hornets faculty and coaching staff from 1997-2004 before embarking on assistant coaching gigs at UCLA, Nevada, Kansas and others.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Shourya has a passion for teaching improv and has been coaching students at the nearby junior high to build their skills.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Miller called perhaps the greatest timeout of his coaching career after BYU’s Aleksej Kostic buried a 3-pointer to cut Texas’ lead to 75-71 with 58 seconds left.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
And despite no previous head coaching experience, Dildy could be the next on the move.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Services include background checks, date coaching/advising and group singles events where potential dates can meet others, both inside and outside the matchmaking company.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The bigger issue is lack of scoring, which the coaching staff is working on this week.
—Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The goal is to make the evaluation process as easy as possible for the coaching staff.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
At some point soon, Georgia Tech will complete its coaching search.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
But the team is hoping to turn things around this year with changes to its coaching staff and roster.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
McClure played in the trenches at Sac State from 1987-91 and was a member of the Hornets faculty and coaching staff from 1997-2004 before embarking on assistant coaching gigs at UCLA, Nevada, Kansas and others.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
This is still the most natural — and the most important — aspect of coaching for Donovan.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Since then, Cantens has crafted an eclectic career that has included two years coaching pro ball in Germany.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Currently coaching Duke’s wings, Dildy worked with Charlotte Hornets’ rookie Kon Knueppel last season, and is guiding NBA Lottery pick-hopeful Isiah Evans this season.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
So was Eidevall, who arrived in San Diego after coaching for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Johnson, who also teaches health and kinesiology at Delta, was hired in 1997 and has spent 34 years coaching at the community college level, including time at Foothill College in Los Altos.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Flynn Clayman and his wife get to juggle not only coaching duties during March Madness while managing parenting duties for 19-month old son, Quinn.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
McClure played in the trenches at Sac State from 1987-91 and was a member of the Hornets faculty and coaching staff from 1997-2004 before embarking on assistant coaching gigs at UCLA, Nevada, Kansas and others.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Shourya has a passion for teaching improv and has been coaching students at the nearby junior high to build their skills.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaching
Noun
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The organization has parsed the implications of this teaching in the past.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The organization has parsed the implications of this teaching in the past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Virginia’s legislature, patrons are responsible for introducing legislation and guiding it through the entire legislative process, including defending it on the floor if necessary.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During last year’s blazing hot summer, residents lost air conditioning and during the winter numerous apartments were without heat.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The mist is your air conditioning and the cicadas are your playlist.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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San Francisco’s Vacant to Vibrant program has helped revitalize downtown by offering free rent, grants and mentoring to small businesses opening pop-up shops.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Their union taught him much about the value of mentoring.—
Taylor Batten,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Voters approved Proposition 122, leading to the state’s decriminalization of personal possession, cultivation and sharing of certain natural psychedelic substances.—
David Kroll,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Drummy’s deep-rooted love for nature and sustainability drives her passion for gardening, vegetable cultivation, and composting.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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In November, he is set to face Democratic nominee Katy Padilla Stout, who comes from a more traditional background in law and education.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Part of the money will also go toward expansion of Philander Smith's health education facilities, including space for soon-to-be radiologists and phlebotomists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone could take a breath, and with their demented schedule now reduced to a single competition, Howe will get precious time on the training pitch to work, hone and improve his players.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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That said, the clear majority of your training–definitely greater than 50%–should be done at a slow pace, Hamilton says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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