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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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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Regardless, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said during his availability at the NFL Scouting Combine that the primary focus for the Cowboys heading into free agency is retaining the impending free agents already in Dallas.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
Law Murray, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
The findings echo other literature showing that exceptional leaders often elevate others through coaching.
—Ruchira Chaudhary, Harvard Business Review, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Schools were encouraged to focus on hiring top coaches.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Regardless, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said during his availability at the NFL Scouting Combine that the primary focus for the Cowboys heading into free agency is retaining the impending free agents already in Dallas.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Cleveland, coached by former Clippers assistant Kenny Atkinson, had a 16-game win streak snapped Sunday at home against the Orlando Magic.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
The findings echo other literature showing that exceptional leaders often elevate others through coaching.
—Ruchira Chaudhary, Harvard Business Review, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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Third Space master trainer, Lucie Cowan, breaks down some of the big ones.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Finding the right home away from home is complicated, as some of the bigger clubs travel with more than 100 staff between the players, coaches, trainers, doctors, and front-office personnel.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Residents want city planners to take notice and be a guiding hand for new investment in their community — especially since landmarks such as Puckett’s and Gary’s Barber Shop, which served the community for 59 years, will be or are already gone.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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The team guides clients through its clear design process, helping to bring everything from renovations to new builds to life.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People in England — players, managers, fans, media —need to be less sniffy about the under-21s.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Customize Compensation Plans For Cultural Values HR managers must balance global consistency with local relevance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Before boarding, participants take part in an eight-month program including English lessons, and mentoring sessions on aspects such as networking.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In addition to mentoring students in the Solana Pacific Yearbook Club and using his technology expertise to help the foundation run more efficiently, Chen is also a volunteer in the Scouting America organization, supporting both Troop 782 and Cub Scouts Pack 734.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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