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Recent Examples of mentoring
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
O’Hara said adding alternates would foster mentoring and permit a middle schooler who attended Wednesday’s council meeting to gain a spot on the commission.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Indianapolis schools saddened by sudden loss The program provided after-school programming, STEM summer camps, mentoring, and other college planning resources to nine school districts across the state when the grant was stopped.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The Olathe, Kansas native works to expand access to quality education and strengthen partnerships with schools across 35 states, helping students and families through providing educational resources, mentoring and opportunities to assist in ending the cycle of poverty through learning.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Howard owns a delivery service, D&B Limited and founded a youth mentoring program and nonprofit.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The stories include mentoring the likes of Sonny Dykes, Lincoln Riley, Dana Holgersen and Kliff Kingsbury.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Brehen getting sober, mentoring the Rats, and eventually becoming initiated into the gang himself.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The remaining 12 projects will receive pitch mentoring from Producer Anna Katchko, Script Consultant David Pope and Sales Agent Gabor Greiner.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The two Californians’ parallel careers launched in San Francisco nearly three decades ago with the city’s storied political kingpin, Willie Brown, mentoring both.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Bregman was a leader in the Boston clubhouse by example and words, mentoring many of the Red Sox young future stars.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Jose goes above and beyond to support others, whether by mentoring younger students, volunteering in school activities, or stepping up to help classmates in need.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
The third year offers working with the fashion industry, whether that be through mentoring, interning, or learning from leaders.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
O’Hara said adding alternates would foster mentoring and permit a middle schooler who attended Wednesday’s council meeting to gain a spot on the commission.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Indianapolis schools saddened by sudden loss The program provided after-school programming, STEM summer camps, mentoring, and other college planning resources to nine school districts across the state when the grant was stopped.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
The Olathe, Kansas native works to expand access to quality education and strengthen partnerships with schools across 35 states, helping students and families through providing educational resources, mentoring and opportunities to assist in ending the cycle of poverty through learning.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Urban Surf 4 Kids serves children who are homeless or in foster care with resources ranging from mentoring and life-skills development to surf therapy.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Howard owns a delivery service, D&B Limited and founded a youth mentoring program and nonprofit.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The stories include mentoring the likes of Sonny Dykes, Lincoln Riley, Dana Holgersen and Kliff Kingsbury.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Brehen getting sober, mentoring the Rats, and eventually becoming initiated into the gang himself.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The remaining 12 projects will receive pitch mentoring from Producer Anna Katchko, Script Consultant David Pope and Sales Agent Gabor Greiner.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The two Californians’ parallel careers launched in San Francisco nearly three decades ago with the city’s storied political kingpin, Willie Brown, mentoring both.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Bregman was a leader in the Boston clubhouse by example and words, mentoring many of the Red Sox young future stars.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Jose goes above and beyond to support others, whether by mentoring younger students, volunteering in school activities, or stepping up to help classmates in need.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentoring
Noun
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Television led her to step back from teaching yoga, but her heart is still in it and continues to motivate her brand.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 1854, Riemann was required to deliver a lecture to secure a teaching position at the University of Göttingen.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the time, the 56-year-old was given the go-ahead to continue his coaching duties during his treatment.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Through her book, coaching programs, and authentic voice, Keisha Leilani empowers women to embrace their confidence and express themselves fully.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The 17-year-old is currently sharing his knowledge and tutoring other students for the SATs.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Before he got involved in politics, Mamdani tried to make a career as a rapper, tutoring high-school kids to pay for studio time.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With the assistance of more than 400 philanthropic leaders and influential leaders, Power Lunch has raised over $33 million to date, to provide nourishing meals to New York City’s aging population.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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The money, already earmarked for the county Public Health Department’s efforts to address food insecurity, will pay for thousands of meal boxes and other assistance, Bryant said.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The user shared another clip in the thread that followed, showing the G1 breaking into a room like a burglar, shattering a glass door.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kate Hudson is getting candid about life in the Hollywood spotlight — and the tough-love advice her famous parents, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, gave her to survive it.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Mentoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentoring. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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