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
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Marc Benioff had finally toppled his mentor, Larry Ellison.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
When JPMorgan Chase put the kibosh on flexible, hybrid schedules this year, CEO Jamie Dimon forcefully defended the move, saying returning to the office five days a week was essential to mentor new employees and foster company culture.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Additionally all youth hunters younger than 10 must be licensed through the mentored youth hunting program and accompanied by a qualified mentor.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Marc Benioff had finally toppled his mentor, Larry Ellison.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Kenya mission was sold as providing support to the Haitian police by reinforcing, training and mentoring cops.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
When JPMorgan Chase put the kibosh on flexible, hybrid schedules this year, CEO Jamie Dimon forcefully defended the move, saying returning to the office five days a week was essential to mentor new employees and foster company culture.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
Verb
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Local outfitters like Mild to Wild Rafting, Mountain Waters Rafting, and Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours guide family-friendly rafting excursions down Class II and Class III whitewater.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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And Blanc tries to solve what happened by seeing the big picture, tuning into the spirits that are guiding things, and attuning the audience to them.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On taking the job last year, Enzo Maresca knew that his say in transfers at Stamford Bridge would be limited and that his main task was to concentrate on coaching the team.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Employers must adapt by offering non-hierarchical paths and coaching to work effectively with this future workforce, which will comprise 74% of the global workforce by 2030.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests fill out a lengthy questionnaire before arriving and your agenda advisor is available to make tweaks to your program during your stay.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some were plagued by bad investments and unscrupulous advisors.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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