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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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Recent Examples of mentors
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
That includes Susan Brennan, a former director of the program and a cognitive scientist at Stony Brook University, who mentors applicants throughout the state of New York.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Coach Rafael Arutyunyan has trained Olympic champion Nathan Chen and now mentors Ilia Malinin, the only skater to land a quad axel.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
The man gets his exiled nephew a job on Wall Street and mentors him.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
That includes Susan Brennan, a former director of the program and a cognitive scientist at Stony Brook University, who mentors applicants throughout the state of New York.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026
Coach Rafael Arutyunyan has trained Olympic champion Nathan Chen and now mentors Ilia Malinin, the only skater to land a quad axel.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentors
Noun
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The Asian private equity firm has held early discussions with prospective advisers to evaluate a possible sale of the business, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.—
Pei Li,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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While the firm maintains its discretion and doesn’t disclose specific results, Blackman and her advisors don’t seem preoccupied with simply securing an Ivy League spot.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their professional training guides them towards a certain structural approach that enabled them to organize the apartment in an airy, streamlined way.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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This guides lawn grub activity off-site and away from the lawn.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The war-tracking Sudan Doctors Network reported the strike first, saying those killed included two teachers and a health care worker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Progress with some labor groups The school board on Tuesday approved four labor contracts with some of the district’s smaller unions — as negotiations continue with the teachers union and service workers that together represent more than 60,000 employees.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Just the simple stuff that coaches trust early, finish a play, make the right cut, compete defensively and be ready when the ball finds him.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rob still coaches as an assistant at Mission Viejo.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Douglas County School District officials plan to have counselors at the school Tuesday to assist students and staff with their grief.—
Eric Stirgus,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Certain positions would be protected from the cuts, Cassellius said, including classroom teachers, counselors, social workers, psychologists and nurses.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Elsewhere, districts are considering hiring uncertified instructors, combining classes or dropping course offerings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The instructors make money on their lessons and commissions and gain exposure through OMM; OMM earns through those sales as well as the fee for the kit.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Mentors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentors. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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