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noun

ˈkōch How to pronounce coach (audio)
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as in trainer
a person who trains performers or athletes a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players

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verb

as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed carefully coached her through the home-buying process

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Recent Examples of coach
Noun
Colorado coach Deion Sanders is looking for a little getaway before the start of football season. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025 Goalkeeping was critical Wednesday night and Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano decided to start Oscar Ustari over Drake Callender, who returned from injury last week. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Malone coached the Nuggets for 10 seasons and led them to their first and only title in 2023. — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 Along with Florida, Duke and Auburn were coached, respectively, by Jon Scheyer and Bruce Pearl, both of whom are Jewish. — Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
  1. trainer
  2. guide
  3. manager
  4. mentor
Noun
  • Beckman stayed with the official as a team trainer came over to check on him.
    — Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • As a seasoned business strategist and corporate trainer, Gaines is leveraging team-building strategies to reshape healthcare culture, enhance communication, and improve patient experience.
    — Molly Peck, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of trainer
Verb
  • Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Local tour companies The Tasting Tours and City Walks Food and Wine Tours can guide you on an edible journey across town.
    — Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of guide
Noun
  • She was discovered there by future manager Dvir Assouline, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • After the win, manager Bob Melvin talked about the difference between possibly getting swept to end the homestand and the eventual result.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of manager
Verb
  • Daube has mentored and provided instruction to many artists throughout her career.
    — Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Wendlinger is also mentoring freshman catcher Cali Rybicki.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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