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to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
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Recent Examples of mentors
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Brilliance & Excellence Movement is an organization that mentors young men and promotes safe and peaceful communities.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Annoyed with her nephew’s behavior, the Vicomte’s aunt, Madame de Rosemonde (Diane Kruger), mentors Isabelle and boldly transforms her into one of Paris’ leading courtesans.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
In doing so, Sonny mentors a talented but inexperienced rookie named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and brings an unconventional style of racing to the track.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In the retiree who mentors a child.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Played by Wayans, San Antonio Saviors franchise player Isaiah White has enough championship rings to fill both hands and now mentors the next generation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Acknowledge when someone mentors a colleague, provides cover during a busy period, or shares resources generously.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Crowe will portray a swordsman who mentors Cavill's Highlander, and Bautista will play an antagonistic immortal known as the Kurgen, while Gillan will star as Connor's very mortal wife.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Brilliance & Excellence Movement is an organization that mentors young men and promotes safe and peaceful communities.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Annoyed with her nephew’s behavior, the Vicomte’s aunt, Madame de Rosemonde (Diane Kruger), mentors Isabelle and boldly transforms her into one of Paris’ leading courtesans.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
In doing so, Sonny mentors a talented but inexperienced rookie named Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and brings an unconventional style of racing to the track.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In the retiree who mentors a child.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Played by Wayans, San Antonio Saviors franchise player Isaiah White has enough championship rings to fill both hands and now mentors the next generation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Acknowledge when someone mentors a colleague, provides cover during a busy period, or shares resources generously.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentors
Noun
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The initiative will include $40 million for incentives for heat pumps; no-cost home upgrades for lower-income households; advisers to help homeowners decide if heat pumps are right for them; and money for getting the word out about Power Ahead.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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For families with significant wealth, and the advisors who support them, the challenge isn’t generosity.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company now guides 2026 capital expenditures, including finance leases, of roughly $115–$135 billion, placing it among the largest single-year capex spenders in the AI and hyperscaler universe.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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That same human centric values-first posture guides how Ingka evaluates partners.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No, not from literature teachers but from peers and the broader community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the legislature added district attorneys, health care providers, teachers, professors, and school counselors to that list.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The team won six AFC North titles, appeared in four AFC championship games and won a Super Bowl under Harbaugh, whose younger brother Jim coaches the Los Angeles Chargers.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Veteran head coaches John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin hit the market.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the legislature added district attorneys, health care providers, teachers, professors, and school counselors to that list.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Arnold & Itkin also represents the Getten family, one of several families suing Camp Mystic in Kerr County for wrongful death after 25 campers and two counselors died during historic flooding in July 2025.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For running errands, working out, or lounging around the house, grab these best-selling joggers that are even backed by dance instructors.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Students were advised to check their Canvas course pages and emails from instructors for instructions on how classes would continue.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Mentors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentors. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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