as in guiding
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
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Recent Examples of mentoring
Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The program consists of a stay of eight weeks divided into two stages comprising a seven-month mentoring program between March and September, culminating during the festival dates.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Fryday said the initiative will include ongoing one-on-one and group mentoring, tutoring or reading programs, service projects, coaching youth sports and guiding young men through college and career exploration.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
My approach to mentoring connects directly to my role in digital transformation.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The annual event will continue to raise money for the BFC Foundation, which focuses on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Parlow’s life work has been giving those same opportunities to others through teaching, leadership and mentoring.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Harris goes way back with Dunham, just on a friendship level, and we’re told Dunham sees a lot of herself in Donatich, whom she’s taken under her wing in a mentoring capacity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Smith is committed to mentoring emerging actors through her Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Miller is taking on the responsibility of mentoring younger players, leading film sessions and increasing on-court vocal leadership.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
The winner will receive a grant of 10,000 euros and mentoring support from Sandro for two years, as well as media visibility and support for artistic and cultural projects organized by the MMM museum.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Expanding the definition to include lateral growth, skill deepening, or mentoring others reduces pressure without reducing ambition.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
So rewarding to be mentoring others.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
Through his Boys to Men Workshop, Donnelson teaches young boys practical automotive skills, like changing tires and checking oil, while mentoring them toward a better future.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Provide wraparound supports that help first-job entrants persist through the hardest months, including transport stipends, structured mentoring, and mental-health resources.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The program consists of a stay of eight weeks divided into two stages comprising a seven-month mentoring program between March and September, culminating during the festival dates.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Fryday said the initiative will include ongoing one-on-one and group mentoring, tutoring or reading programs, service projects, coaching youth sports and guiding young men through college and career exploration.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
My approach to mentoring connects directly to my role in digital transformation.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The annual event will continue to raise money for the BFC Foundation, which focuses on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Parlow’s life work has been giving those same opportunities to others through teaching, leadership and mentoring.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Volunteering with girls’ organizations, the elderly, mentoring, or hosting free workshops could all be deeply fulfilling and affirming opportunities.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Harris goes way back with Dunham, just on a friendship level, and we’re told Dunham sees a lot of herself in Donatich, whom she’s taken under her wing in a mentoring capacity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The event invites participants of all ages and skill levels to catch 100 waves in one day while raising funds to support Boys to Men’s in-school group mentoring programs throughout San Diego County.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Smith is committed to mentoring emerging actors through her Tasha Smith Actors Workshop (TSAW).
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Miller is taking on the responsibility of mentoring younger players, leading film sessions and increasing on-court vocal leadership.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
The winner will receive a grant of 10,000 euros and mentoring support from Sandro for two years, as well as media visibility and support for artistic and cultural projects organized by the MMM museum.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Expanding the definition to include lateral growth, skill deepening, or mentoring others reduces pressure without reducing ambition.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
So rewarding to be mentoring others.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
Through his Boys to Men Workshop, Donnelson teaches young boys practical automotive skills, like changing tires and checking oil, while mentoring them toward a better future.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentoring
Verb
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The seven-time Grammy winner has long been embraced by fans for pushing boundaries and using her voice to advocate for human rights — something the star says has been a guiding light for her.—
Melody Chiu,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Josh Allen has been sharp and mistake-free, guiding an offense that leads the NFL in total yardage and ranks first in rushing.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In June, a three-judge panel had ruled unanimously that teaching yoga is protected speech and that city officials had failed to show how the classes threaten public safety or prevent enjoyment of the city’s shoreline parks, overturning a lower court’s ruling.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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This book is filled with a lifetime of teachings, as Rosemary Morrow has taught permaculture, all over the world, for 40 years.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Martinez retired from coaching at Oakmont last year and is in his final year as a physical education teacher.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Saleh was an offseason candidate for the Jacksonville head coaching job that went to Coen.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the last 45 years, the CRC has assisted people facing hunger, homelessness and trauma, offering services like the shelter, a food pantry, counseling, housing assistance and more.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Launched in October 2024 as a pilot effort, the H2O initiative provides transitional housing assistance, move-in support, home modifications and case management to help individuals with serious mental illness stay in stable housing and on treatment plans.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This means that students who were historically left behind are not only engaging but doing so consistently, which provides evidence that OBC directly addresses the barriers preventing edtech tools and tutoring from reaching the students who need it most.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the study, approximately 77% of prompts that the model receives through its API—the application programming interface that is primarily used by enterprise customers—involves users requesting the system to perform tasks on their behalf, rather than just providing advice or suggestions.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ron told Vulture in August that his dad actually gave key advice that defined how Opie interacted with his on-screen dad Andy Taylor (played by Griffith).—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gonzalez, the former National Security Council official, said senior policymakers thought that embassy staff were showing favoritism to Bukele, sending reports that minimized the growing crisis of democracy in El Salvador.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of industry agencies reportedly showing interest in signing the AI actress — which prompted intense backlash from members of the Hollywood community — EGOT-winning actress Goldberg addressed the topic Monday from her post on the talk show.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Mentoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentoring. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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