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Recent Examples of mentoring
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Members provide intensive mentoring, conflict mediation, case management, and connections to job training and mental health services to people at the highest risk of being involved in gun violence.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The agency is seeking Nike's criteria for selecting employees for layoffs, its use of worker race and ethnicity data, and information about race-specific mentoring and career development programs.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Haynes was starting his own mentoring program, 4DaBrothers, and invited Houston to a men’s retreat in Florida that the group holds each year.
—Kamal Morgan
february 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network exists to support firefighters, EMS providers, and their immediate families after a cancer diagnosis through badge-to-badge mentoring, practical resources, and education focused on prevention and early detection.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Training, mentoring, and wellness support to reduce burnout and turnover, because high turnover is itself a safety risk.
—ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Michael Coleman channels his West Baltimore roots into community organizing, mentoring and efforts to fight poverty through United Workers and local projects.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
True mentoring, where an experienced professional is invested in another person’s long term success, is increasingly rare.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 19 Feb. 2026
The connection did not stop Jackson from criticizing Obama or mentoring activists who challenged the first Black president’s administration.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The connection did not stop Jackson from criticizing Obama or mentoring activists who challenged the first Black president's administration.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Rocha attests to Bueno’s ability to work with the younger set, especially since Bueno began mentoring her years ago.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Veteran service and advocacy, including mentoring and supporting fellow veterans transitioning into civilian life.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Apart from his work in education, Wilson has worked for the mentoring program 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, a nonprofit organization founded by his mother.
—Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Companies have leaned into RTO, seeking better collaboration, culture and mentoring as their main reasons.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
After leaving Morgan State, Bozeman became a realtor and began mentoring student athletes, his parents said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Eze Foundation, which Eze runs alongside his soccer career, works with British schools to provide mentoring, internships and creative opportunities, and it’s expected Flowstate will extend that work into productions through behind-the-camera and hands-on roles.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Members provide intensive mentoring, conflict mediation, case management, and connections to job training and mental health services to people at the highest risk of being involved in gun violence.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The agency is seeking Nike's criteria for selecting employees for layoffs, its use of worker race and ethnicity data, and information about race-specific mentoring and career development programs.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Haynes was starting his own mentoring program, 4DaBrothers, and invited Houston to a men’s retreat in Florida that the group holds each year.
—Kamal Morgan
february 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network exists to support firefighters, EMS providers, and their immediate families after a cancer diagnosis through badge-to-badge mentoring, practical resources, and education focused on prevention and early detection.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Training, mentoring, and wellness support to reduce burnout and turnover, because high turnover is itself a safety risk.
—ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Michael Coleman channels his West Baltimore roots into community organizing, mentoring and efforts to fight poverty through United Workers and local projects.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
True mentoring, where an experienced professional is invested in another person’s long term success, is increasingly rare.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Smith, who moved to South Dakota nearly five years ago after serving as a first responder in California, is earning his MBA in leadership and human resources at Augustana University while volunteering at the Juvenile Detention Center and mentoring with Lutheran Social Services.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 19 Feb. 2026
The connection did not stop Jackson from criticizing Obama or mentoring activists who challenged the first Black president’s administration.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The connection did not stop Jackson from criticizing Obama or mentoring activists who challenged the first Black president's administration.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Rocha attests to Bueno’s ability to work with the younger set, especially since Bueno began mentoring her years ago.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Veteran service and advocacy, including mentoring and supporting fellow veterans transitioning into civilian life.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Apart from his work in education, Wilson has worked for the mentoring program 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, a nonprofit organization founded by his mother.
—Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Companies have leaned into RTO, seeking better collaboration, culture and mentoring as their main reasons.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
After leaving Morgan State, Bozeman became a realtor and began mentoring student athletes, his parents said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentoring
Noun
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Another day might be split between classrooms — co-teaching, modeling classroom management strategies or observing first-year teachers.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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The board then considered eliminating 14 preschool teaching positions and five coordination positions, one of which is vacant.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My guiding principle would be protecting American interests while avoiding unnecessary entanglements—making decisions grounded in facts, realism, and a clear understanding of the regional, economic, and security implications involved.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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My guiding principle is not ideology, but outcomes — what works, what is fair and what measurably improves the quality of life for the people of Mecklenburg County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Agencies also offer packages which can include individual coaching sessions, dating app profile feedback and dating support communities.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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For McCurdy the chance to stay close to home played a big part in his decision along with the approach of the TCU coaching staff.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Consequently, tutoring companies and educational startups will face increasing pressure to collaborate with major AI platforms or risk obsolescence in the test-prep domain.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Notre Dame’s model, called Tutor-ND, expands tutoring access by building capacity in schools and community organizations with its training.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That tenuous lifeline is at risk though as anti-Castro Cuban-American politicians have called for a total cut-off of assistance from the US.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite having the latest safety gear and being in a group of other experienced riders, as well as the assistance of an off-duty Truckee fire department medic, who performed CPR, Thomason did not survive.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During a singing performance, its facial expressions appeared strikingly lifelike, showing how expressive robotics continues to evolve.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, this may be showing kids that mental and emotional health are no less important than physical health.—
Sarah Cottrell,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This year, ByteDance’s Doubao platform, a gala sponsor, sent out waves of hongbao or red envelopes with virtual cash to users of its AI chatbot app throughout the show, while a comedian at one point asked the app for advice.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Mentoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentoring. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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