as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
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Recent Examples of mentor
Abby Dodge, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
O’Hara, who won Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series at the Actor Awards for her portrayal of producer Patty Leigh — the mentor to studio head Matt Remick, played by actor and The Studio co-creator Seth Rogen — was initially part of Season 2’s plans prior to her January 2026 death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Bri Buckley, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
As a Jacksonville University senior, Ally Capriotti took a service learning class that involved mentoring high school students.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Speakers described her as a leader and mentor who led by example.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
O’Hara, who won Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series at the Actor Awards for her portrayal of producer Patty Leigh — the mentor to studio head Matt Remick, played by actor and The Studio co-creator Seth Rogen — was initially part of Season 2’s plans prior to her January 2026 death.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Despite his setbacks, Byfield found ways to give back—volunteering to help EMS teams learn how to treat patients with heart pumps and mentoring others with similar diagnoses.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
As a Jacksonville University senior, Ally Capriotti took a service learning class that involved mentoring high school students.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
Noun
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In 2017, Amodei hired Page Hedley, a former public-interest lawyer, to be OpenAI’s policy and ethics adviser.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The actors seem tuned to one another like musicians in an orchestra, and Romvari guides them through performances that feel neither overplayed or understated.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The newsletter aims to provide up-to-date information to guide plant care for the Chicago area, especially pest and disease control.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Voters approved the Lee’s Summit School District’s Proposition C property tax funding measure that would provide around $4 million to pay for raises for teachers and staff.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Boomer said he’s been working heavily with the coaching staff to perfect his form ahead of his final college season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers suggested his head-coaching days with Milwaukee could be coming to an end.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rachel Acres, a substance abuse counselor, draws parallels between loyalty programs and addiction.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grief counselors were sent to the scene.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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