as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
we're looking for volunteers to mentor students in the theater arts
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Recent Examples of mentor
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Seventy-one percent of fraternity men have a male mentor, compared to just 42% of non-affiliated men.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Companies have leaned into RTO, seeking better collaboration, culture and mentoring as their main reasons.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Early in his career, a mentor pushed him to look beyond the math—connecting financial models to real business outcomes.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Seventy-one percent of fraternity men have a male mentor, compared to just 42% of non-affiliated men.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
That includes Susan Brennan, a former director of the program and a cognitive scientist at Stony Brook University, who mentors applicants throughout the state of New York.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Companies have leaned into RTO, seeking better collaboration, culture and mentoring as their main reasons.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
Noun
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White House border advisor Tom Homan said the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats’ demands that federal officers clearly identify themselves, remove masks during operations and display unique ID numbers.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Denise Martin, a 65-year-old retired financial advisor and grandmother of three, has been cozied up in her own miniature home for over a year—right in her daughter’s backyard.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Among the city’s primary efforts in the area is the East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative, a project aimed at updating two documents intended to guide the area's future.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Funding decisions should be guided by student needs, enrollment trends and transparency to ensure equity and strong outcomes across all schools.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Positions hit hardest by the cuts include certain teachers, aides and administrators, according to a break-down by the Boston Municipal Research Bureau (BMRB).—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mayes was a young teacher at Forest Oaks Middle School in Fort Worth when her older brother took off for Vietnam.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Musgrave, 58, has coached for nearly 30 years at both the NFL and collegiate level.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Wranå siblings grew up as rivals and were coached by their father, Mats Wranå.—
Julia Frankel,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Also consider talking to a counselor who may not share your age and experience but does have a background in healing past traumas.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Students who are teetering academically or who are getting in trouble too much — or who show sudden changes in behavior — are urged to visit with ASPIRE counselors.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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