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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
Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Nicole plays a seventies-era, punk-Vivienne Westwood type who mentors my character.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentors
Noun
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The Raine Group, Eisner Law, and VirtuGlobal served as advisors to FA Live, which is repped by CAA.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The grant also brings in four full-time advisors from Best Friends and ASPCA to focus on improving shelter operations, matching animals to adopters and fosters as quickly as possible.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Much of their perspective traces back to their mother, whose practical wisdom still guides them.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Using a pinky ball, Zinn guides a simple plantar fascia release to restore connection and help prevent pain.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a news release shared with CBS News Texas, the district said teachers who work directly in a classroom with children as the teacher of record will get an automatic 5% salary increase for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Across the world, groups of activists, teachers and psychologists are tackling one of the planet's most daunting problems with laughter, dancing, hugs and most especially joy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mattei lauded Miller, who coaches the Angels’ C-team and works with the varsity guards, as a unicorn at the intersection of sports and music.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Outside of his formal duties, according to the department, Bales coaches youth baseball and mountain biking and previously served as a Boy Scout leadership committee member and den leader, the department said.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Schools brought in counselors for the victims’ young classmates and community leaders called for a citywide reckoning on stopping domestic violence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Board member Rebecca Thompson, whose background is in social work, said a consulting report last year recommended the district increase the number of ESE support staff, school welfare workers and counselors.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Student Tania Perkins told the Star-Telegram Choi did not return to lead a dance class that evening, and students were subsequently told other instructors would cover Choi’s courses through the end of the semester.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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On-site instructors guide you through the basics, from grip to release, so even first-timers can step up and take a swing with confidence.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Mentors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentors. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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