as in teaching
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as in guiding
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
we're looking for volunteers to mentor students in the theater arts
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Noun
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The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to use your voice more boldly, whether that’s through writing, teaching, public speaking, or social media.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025 -
The plot of land, on which a teaching and a theology school were established, provided shelter for Africans displaced by Dutch and British colonialism and internecine fights over territory.—
Percy Zvomuya,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Alvarez drops to receive Almada’s pass before guiding it first time to Fernandez.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Heyman is best known for guiding the Harry Potter movie franchise across eight successful movies.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Bears are going to have to convince top head-coaching candidates that losing is not systemic at Halas Hall.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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Nate McMillan had 19 years of NBA head-coaching experience.—
Jason Quick,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Time and again, both parties have reinforced systemic inequality through cuts to housing assistance, erosion of the social safety net, and a growing trend to treat housing as a commodity rather than a public good, the book argues.—
Ericka Taylor,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Trained Individuals People who train to increase their breath-holding abilities, like free divers—people who swim or dive beneath the water’s surface to a considerable depth and without assistance from a breathing device–have reportedly been able to hold their breath for three minutes or longer.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Leaders planning their own generative AI initiatives should embrace curiosity and consider these questions: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Mentoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentoring. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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