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Recent Examples of mentoring
Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
In its early years, the foundation offered mentoring, coaching and low-interest small business loans.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Choices at each table showcased providers such new window installers, health screenings and senior care mentoring.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This initiative aims to discover emerging student filmmakers and highlight students’ talents in a festival setting, providing them with mentoring and potential job opportunities in a tough industry.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Their task was to increase access to business resources by creating platforms for networking, mentoring, and collaboration, and by assisting small businesses in navigating the city’s procurement system.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
In the 13 years since launching the Social Innovation Accelerator, United Way has supported 103 social entrepreneurs with transformational funding, training and mentoring.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
This cycle of learning, mentoring, and leadership is one of the reasons Montessori classrooms help children develop not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Businesses are offered grants to operate, help with lease negotiations, assistance with obtaining city permits, insurance, marketing support, business mentoring, and three to six months of free rent.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
King Charles is set to visit a community organization focused on mentoring children through sustainable urban farming initiatives, while Queen Camilla will attend an event celebrating literature, including the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, People magazine reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The participating filmmakers present their short and medium-length films at the festival and take part in a mentoring program that includes training, networking and promotion.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Mashama embodies that ethos, including by mentoring the next generation of groundbreaking chefs.
—Kamala Harris, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
In practice, that can mean leading trainings, mentoring new hires, creating internal resources or contributing to specialized projects — all ways to share expertise without stepping into a formal management role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Heightened stress and anxiety As educators, our work has shifted over this past academic year from providing instruction to focusing more on mentoring our students as whole people.
—Anindya Kundu, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
My first instinct after leaving was to pack my calendar with things that felt familiar—networking coffees, mentoring conversations, advising.
—Geoff Curtis, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Beyond his many business achievements, Goldschmied took pride in mentoring emerging talent and cultivating enduring relationships across the fashion world.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Hubbard’s mentoring of Brooks has been part of a pact that Hubbard made with himself when his younger teammate was drafted.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
In its early years, the foundation offered mentoring, coaching and low-interest small business loans.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Choices at each table showcased providers such new window installers, health screenings and senior care mentoring.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This initiative aims to discover emerging student filmmakers and highlight students’ talents in a festival setting, providing them with mentoring and potential job opportunities in a tough industry.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Their task was to increase access to business resources by creating platforms for networking, mentoring, and collaboration, and by assisting small businesses in navigating the city’s procurement system.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
In the 13 years since launching the Social Innovation Accelerator, United Way has supported 103 social entrepreneurs with transformational funding, training and mentoring.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
This cycle of learning, mentoring, and leadership is one of the reasons Montessori classrooms help children develop not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Businesses are offered grants to operate, help with lease negotiations, assistance with obtaining city permits, insurance, marketing support, business mentoring, and three to six months of free rent.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
In addition to her role at BET, Lee founded Leading Women Defined and serves as co-founder of Monarch Collective, both orgs that are dedicated to mentoring, supporting and empowering women and members of the BIPOC community.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
King Charles is set to visit a community organization focused on mentoring children through sustainable urban farming initiatives, while Queen Camilla will attend an event celebrating literature, including the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, People magazine reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The participating filmmakers present their short and medium-length films at the festival and take part in a mentoring program that includes training, networking and promotion.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Mashama embodies that ethos, including by mentoring the next generation of groundbreaking chefs.
—Kamala Harris, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
In practice, that can mean leading trainings, mentoring new hires, creating internal resources or contributing to specialized projects — all ways to share expertise without stepping into a formal management role.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Heightened stress and anxiety As educators, our work has shifted over this past academic year from providing instruction to focusing more on mentoring our students as whole people.
—Anindya Kundu, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
My first instinct after leaving was to pack my calendar with things that felt familiar—networking coffees, mentoring conversations, advising.
—Geoff Curtis, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Beyond his many business achievements, Goldschmied took pride in mentoring emerging talent and cultivating enduring relationships across the fashion world.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentoring
Noun
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While endorsing the cleanup, MUI’s fatwa commission warned that burying the janitor fish alive amounts to a violation of animal rights enshrined in Islamic teaching.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gupta and his colleagues have published a paper in the journal Science Robotics demonstrating a new way of teaching robots using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the tourism board, the site is also home to a lighthouse, which has been guiding vessels along the Portuguese coast since 1772.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The auto conglomerate, which owns a three-fourths stake in Porsche, acquired the French hypercar maker in 1998 and has played a crucial role in establishing and guiding its modern identity.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some local Southern California coaching staffs that were in attendance included Dorsey, San Dimas, Bishop Amat, and Bell Gardens among others.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now, Lacayo works part-time as a counselor at Kids Architecture Program and offers tutoring sessions to current architecture students.—
Alyssa Ferro-Lloret,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Visitors with specific needs can contact Guest Services for assistance.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cops also felt hot on the trail after a driver shared footage showing Neukgu trotting alongside a mountain road.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Mentoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentoring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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