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
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the December ceremony, this year’s nominations span both British and international talent while supporting the BFC Foundation, which funds education initiatives, business mentoring, and grants that help emerging designers build sustainable careers.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
About 66% of the youths in the program met the 26-week threshold and the messengers logged over 12,000 hours of mentoring.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Like in any team sport, leaders of business teams must be able to identify and develop talent, while providing sound mentoring.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the report found that no structured mentoring or field training officer (FTO) program exists for new detectives.
—Monroe Trombly, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Expertise is also slow and costly to acquire, requiring immersion, mentoring, and tons of practice.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Interns said face-to-face mentoring, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and hands-on projects were the most effective ways to learn.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
The organization providestransitional housing, mentoring, and a pathway toward independence.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Pic tells the story of a dancer (Kyle Toy) returning home to care for his estranged father (Tzi Ma) with terminal cancer and finding redemption, healing, and purpose by mentoring a diverse community dance class – including a transgender teen struggling to live authentically.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Eventually, Brown transitioned his work from solely focusing on kids to working with adults and running a mentoring program through the nonprofit.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
But that all changes when Alex drops off Billie, a wizard-in-training, at Justin's place in hopes of him mentoring the teen.
—Dory Jackson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
When managers engage in quiet quitting, mentoring becomes an early casualty.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Yet, Coach Prime can also direct his attention to mentoring two of his NFL aspiring sons, his unwavering faith, and keep an eye on a sport near to his heart.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Duties include remaining active in design and development of the program, along with mentoring the team.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Verb
Brown's work with No More Red Dots includes art programs, mentoring, and community outreach.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the December ceremony, this year’s nominations span both British and international talent while supporting the BFC Foundation, which funds education initiatives, business mentoring, and grants that help emerging designers build sustainable careers.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
About 66% of the youths in the program met the 26-week threshold and the messengers logged over 12,000 hours of mentoring.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Like in any team sport, leaders of business teams must be able to identify and develop talent, while providing sound mentoring.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the report found that no structured mentoring or field training officer (FTO) program exists for new detectives.
—Monroe Trombly, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Expertise is also slow and costly to acquire, requiring immersion, mentoring, and tons of practice.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Interns said face-to-face mentoring, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and hands-on projects were the most effective ways to learn.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
The organization providestransitional housing, mentoring, and a pathway toward independence.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
She’s credited for transforming the firm’s approach to design and mentoring a new generation of talent.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Pic tells the story of a dancer (Kyle Toy) returning home to care for his estranged father (Tzi Ma) with terminal cancer and finding redemption, healing, and purpose by mentoring a diverse community dance class – including a transgender teen struggling to live authentically.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Eventually, Brown transitioned his work from solely focusing on kids to working with adults and running a mentoring program through the nonprofit.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
But that all changes when Alex drops off Billie, a wizard-in-training, at Justin's place in hopes of him mentoring the teen.
—Dory Jackson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
When managers engage in quiet quitting, mentoring becomes an early casualty.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Yet, Coach Prime can also direct his attention to mentoring two of his NFL aspiring sons, his unwavering faith, and keep an eye on a sport near to his heart.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Duties include remaining active in design and development of the program, along with mentoring the team.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentoring
Verb
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Invest in Teachers Finland constantly ranks at the top in education outcomes, and teaching is one of the most respected professions here.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There were also countless teaching opportunities.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As well as coaching the national teams, he was tasked with raising fielding standards throughout the domestic professional game, working with the county sides to help improve the overall standards.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Arreola helped Carmel’s freshman team go undefeated and impressed the coaching staff enough to earn a late-season call-up.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, the Wawa Foundation also sends care packages to troops, and the employees can receive tuition assistance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Discounted membership options are available for young adults and qualifying recipients of government assistance.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Small projects—tutoring younger students, selling crafts online, or organizing community events—build the same essential skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The semiconductor industry and the equipment that support that industry are showing robust continuous growth in most parts of the world supporting consumer, industrial and data center applications.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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