as in guiding
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
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
The coaching staff couldn’t stomach sitting them for more than five minutes, however, and the message rang hollow.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Traditional one-on-one coaching methods are having a hard time succeeding beyond top executives.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Following the conclusion of the match, Suarez was reported by the match officials for spitting at a Seattle Sounders coaching staff member.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Near West Side Partners' annual Rev-Up MKE business competition has 15 finalists vying for cash prizes, business coaching and marketing support.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Then, in the spring, fans can catch her coaching contestants alongside John Legend and Adam Levine in the next season of The Voice.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Kolek impressed the Royals’ coaching staff in his debut start with the organization.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Arreola helped Carmel’s freshman team go undefeated and impressed the coaching staff enough to earn a late-season call-up.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Once his playing days ended, Barrow pivoted to coaching.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Get the LinkedIn profile structure that wins you coaching clients.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And results like the Tar Heels' blowout loss to TCU are just part of coaching.
—Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Nurses were heard coaching her through the delivery process.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, Zebrowski logged 17 fourth-down attempts in a game while coaching at Wisconsin-Whitewater.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Twenty-one players left the program overall, which happens when there is coaching turnover.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Kicking performance leaves more questions The Boise State coaching staff has talked about inconsistencies in the kicking game throughout fall camp, and that was on full display on Friday.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
The coaching staff couldn’t stomach sitting them for more than five minutes, however, and the message rang hollow.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Traditional one-on-one coaching methods are having a hard time succeeding beyond top executives.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Following the conclusion of the match, Suarez was reported by the match officials for spitting at a Seattle Sounders coaching staff member.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Near West Side Partners' annual Rev-Up MKE business competition has 15 finalists vying for cash prizes, business coaching and marketing support.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Then, in the spring, fans can catch her coaching contestants alongside John Legend and Adam Levine in the next season of The Voice.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Kolek impressed the Royals’ coaching staff in his debut start with the organization.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
As well as coaching the national teams, he was tasked with raising fielding standards throughout the domestic professional game, working with the county sides to help improve the overall standards.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Arreola helped Carmel’s freshman team go undefeated and impressed the coaching staff enough to earn a late-season call-up.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Once his playing days ended, Barrow pivoted to coaching.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Get the LinkedIn profile structure that wins you coaching clients.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
And results like the Tar Heels' blowout loss to TCU are just part of coaching.
—Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Nurses were heard coaching her through the delivery process.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, Zebrowski logged 17 fourth-down attempts in a game while coaching at Wisconsin-Whitewater.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Twenty-one players left the program overall, which happens when there is coaching turnover.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaching
Verb
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Invest in Teachers Finland constantly ranks at the top in education outcomes, and teaching is one of the most respected professions here.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There were also countless teaching opportunities.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even after the air conditioning was fixed, the restaurant remained closed because of staffing issues.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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On a recent Tuesday, Crummel and Gault lifted weights, worked on their balance, and increased their heart rate in a strength and conditioning class that featured lots of Madonna on its playlist.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She’s credited for transforming the firm’s approach to design and mentoring a new generation of talent.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pic tells the story of a dancer (Kyle Toy) returning home to care for his estranged father (Tzi Ma) with terminal cancer and finding redemption, healing, and purpose by mentoring a diverse community dance class – including a transgender teen struggling to live authentically.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The possible order comes after the Texas Legislature adjourned a second special session without passing new regulations on the industry that has boomed since Texas legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp in 2019.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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The sprawling roughly 2,000-year-old property includes ancient Roman archaeological sites, farmlands, pontifical villas and lush papal gardens, with areas for organic farming and regenerative cultivation.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Small projects—tutoring younger students, selling crafts online, or organizing community events—build the same essential skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the most important goals is creating a society where everyone can have the ability to succeed through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The semiconductor industry and the equipment that support that industry are showing robust continuous growth in most parts of the world supporting consumer, industrial and data center applications.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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