godfathering

verb

present participle of godfather
as in coaching

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for godfathering
  1. coaching
  2. leading
  3. mentoring
  4. accompanying
  5. tutoring
  6. guiding
  7. shepherding
  8. teaching
Verb
  • Perhaps his greatest legacy at UCF is Dean was coaching in 1991 when UCF finally moved out of its tiny dank gymnasium and into its first legitimate basketball arena — a sparkling, by UCF standards, 5,100-seat facility.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Seahawks job was coaching running backs, Hammock’s specialty, and included a senior offensive assistant title.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of coaching
Verb
  • While no group has claimed responsibility, Marisks assessed that Houthi involvement was the leading conclusion.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • San Francisco entered the bottom of the eighth inning leading 2-0, but reliever Carson Seymour allowed the tying runs to reach base when Mickey Gasper hit a leadoff double, then Nick Sogard followed by drawing a walk.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of leading
Verb
  • Secondly, become an invaluable team member by mentoring peers and building a strong professional network, which is crucial for career advancement.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With Untitled for 12 years, Schmidt has worked across the company’s New York and Los Angeles offices, taking on increasing leadership and strategic responsibility within the talent department, while mentoring the next generation of managers.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentoring
Verb
  • The 13-track project, which later came with accompanying music videos, became the blueprint for Beyoncé's superstar status after her successful debut studio album became the launchpad.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Combined with less rainfall accompanying monsoon storms in recent years, that makes for dangerous flammability.
    — Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompanying
Verb
  • The teen version includes stronger safety protections, parental controls and features designed to emphasize learning and tutoring rather than simply helping kids cheat on their homework.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Experts stressed engaging in activities that provide purpose and build meaningful connection; volunteering at a food bank or tutoring children was repeatedly recommended.
    — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tutoring
Verb
  • However, the company is now guiding to full-year constant-currency revenue growth of 11%, down from a previous range of 10% to 11%.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That spirit is the guiding force of the Together, Together Tour, which Styles acknowledged with praise for his loving fans.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of guiding
Verb
  • Newmark may have a reputation for shepherding big-ticket sales to completion.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Writer and executive producer Wauters has spent nearly two decades shepherding the project to the screen.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of shepherding
Verb
  • The scene in her first year teaching a Digital Arts class at her alma mater has been somewhat different.
    — Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Progressing as an educator, from teaching to history department chair at the Washington campus two years ago, District 60 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia chose Roman-Melendez to become the assistant principal at North Elementary School.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaching
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“Godfathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godfathering. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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