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
Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
The entire Philadelphia Eagles team — including Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and head coach Nick Sirianni — are expected to attend the victory parade.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Moore has coached in the NFL since 2018 and has been an offensive coordinator since 2019 — four years with the Cowboys, a year with the Los Angeles Chargers and a year with the Eagles.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Moore had been a highly coveted coach a few coaching cycles ago but never landed a head-coaching job.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
The entire Philadelphia Eagles team — including Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and head coach Nick Sirianni — are expected to attend the victory parade.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
The team, consisting of all Litchfield Satellites club members, is coached by Jim Salfer, Jessie Lee and youth coach Paige Frenchick.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Moore has coached in the NFL since 2018 and has been an offensive coordinator since 2019 — four years with the Cowboys, a year with the Los Angeles Chargers and a year with the Eagles.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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If the Silicon Valley of the 2000s and 2010s prided itself on an anti-fashion ethos—the hoodie, the New Balance trainer, the uniform of studied indifference to material possessions—then today’s tech billionaires have flipped the script.—
Amy Francombe,
WIRED,
11 Feb. 2025
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The introduction of Lululemon Glow Up will be accompanied by an exclusive two-week residency at 210 Lafayette Street in New York’s SoHo from Feb. 24 to March 9 that will bring together top celebrity trainers and influencers for an immersive fitness experience.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Academic institutions, including Stanford University, have conducted many studies on how teaching compassion can guide health care professionals to both treat patients better and achieve better outcomes.—
Tara Sonenshine,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Schools and districts across the country rely on research from the IES and contractors such as the American Institutes for Research to guide best practices in classrooms.—
Jodi S. Cohen,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Alternatively, prospective homeowners can connect directly with the community managers at 913-777-6365.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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On Saturday, manager Alex Cora offered a vague answer when asked whether Bregman would play second.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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She was mentored for a decade by José Clemente Orozco, who taught her the importance of authenticity in art.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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That is also true of unconscious-bias training required for all staff, as well as educational events, Black History Month celebrations and mentoring workshops that are open to all.—
Emma Goldberg,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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