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to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
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Recent Examples of mentored
Lewis was a successful contractor and developer who mentored others in the construction industry.
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Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the past, younger troopers were mentored by the older ones, but that’s become impossible with so few experienced officers.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Knipfel taught her in class, coached her in cheerleading and mentored her as a teaching assistant.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Eligible director-producer or director-writer teams from over the world have been closely mentored and guided by experienced and awarded creatives while working on their series and developing a full pitch deck, SeriesMakers said Friday, releasing loglines to the projects.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Delia Garcia, a former Kansas state labor secretary who said she has been mentored by Huerta for 26 years, broke down in tears when reached Wednesday for comment.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The juried winners of the contest will be mentored by mural artist Helen Wilson.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Last season, Martin and Jansen mentored Fitzgerald, a 2025 undrafted rookie, as the Panthers won the NFC South division title for the first time since 2015.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Through it all, the showrunner mentored him on all aspects of getting those episodes done.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
In the past, younger troopers were mentored by the older ones, but that’s become impossible with so few experienced officers.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Knipfel taught her in class, coached her in cheerleading and mentored her as a teaching assistant.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Eligible director-producer or director-writer teams from over the world have been closely mentored and guided by experienced and awarded creatives while working on their series and developing a full pitch deck, SeriesMakers said Friday, releasing loglines to the projects.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Delia Garcia, a former Kansas state labor secretary who said she has been mentored by Huerta for 26 years, broke down in tears when reached Wednesday for comment.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The juried winners of the contest will be mentored by mural artist Helen Wilson.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Last season, Martin and Jansen mentored Fitzgerald, a 2025 undrafted rookie, as the Panthers won the NFC South division title for the first time since 2015.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Through it all, the showrunner mentored him on all aspects of getting those episodes done.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentored
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Turning 65 may feel like a milestone, but retirement tends to work best when guided by a clear plan.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday morning, rescuers brought in excavators to dig a trench in front of the whale's head, while Lehmann approached the animal and guided the digging.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sheila McCabe-King, who coached a variety of sports at Berlin High – including girls basketball for the last 22 years – retired last week from coaching after 43 years.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gerald Lopez, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police after the then-17-year-old girl’s mother discovered a series of text messages between her daughter and Lopez.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Shah, who wished to prepare Reza for his future role, believed that he should be tutored by tough military figures and immersed in Iranian society.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Documents show that Epstein’s attorneys with the prestigious Kirkland & Ellis law firm tutored the Manhattan prosecutors how to go to bat for Epstein, by handing them the legal arguments to use before the court.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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