as in teaching
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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 coaching
Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Karl wanted to trade Cousins, was overruled, and was cut loose after a 33-49 season, a game shy of coaching his 2,000th contest as a head coach.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Nate McMillan had 19 years of NBA head-coaching experience.
—Jason Quick, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Bears are going to have to convince top head-coaching candidates that losing is not systemic at Halas Hall.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
In the late fifties, Dick started coaching youth baseball before working for the MLB’s Milwaukee Braves as a scout.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Many organizations approach team coaching as a quick fix, but its real value lies in helping good teams reach exceptional levels.
—Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Before taking the head coaching job at Alabama, Saban led the LSU Tigers to the BCS National Championship Game after the 2003 regular season.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
He was let go with a year left on his contract and is not in coaching.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Karl wanted to trade Cousins, was overruled, and was cut loose after a 33-49 season, a game shy of coaching his 2,000th contest as a head coach.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Nate McMillan had 19 years of NBA head-coaching experience.
—Jason Quick, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Bears are going to have to convince top head-coaching candidates that losing is not systemic at Halas Hall.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
In the late fifties, Dick started coaching youth baseball before working for the MLB’s Milwaukee Braves as a scout.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Many organizations approach team coaching as a quick fix, but its real value lies in helping good teams reach exceptional levels.
—Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Before taking the head coaching job at Alabama, Saban led the LSU Tigers to the BCS National Championship Game after the 2003 regular season.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaching
Noun
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This personalization allows parents to build an educational experience around their child's natural strengths rather than forcing adaption to a single teaching style.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Aubrey Lay — a Fulbright scholar — was supposed to get paid for three months of work by the U.S. government through his teaching assistantship at a school for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Broncos also made some tweaks to their strength and conditioning staff, as former assistant Shaun Snee was promoted to director of the club’s strength program, with head strength coach and longtime Payton associate Dan Dalrymple still maintaining his former title.—
Luca Evans,
The Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2025
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Strong safety Jaquan Brisker missed most of the season with a concussion, but that’s not a strength or conditioning issue.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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From adopting eco-friendly packaging to implementing energy-efficient cultivation practices like LED lighting and water recycling systems, sustainability initiatives can not only reduce costs but also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Diesel school buses average 6 to 8 miles per gallon, so going electric will result in big fuel savings for local school districts, letting more of our local tax dollars go to education spending.—
James Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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His mother, who stayed at home, pressed the value of education.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pittsburgh very nearly reeled in Brandon Aiyuk during training camp before a change of heart by the player and the 49ers kept him in San Francisco.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Staking, trellising, and caging are different training methods used to support tomato plants and their heavy fruit loads.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That law was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1923. Oregon, during a time when the KKK was a power in state politics, mandated public schooling for children ages 8 to 16.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Half the schooling is done in English, and the other half in Spanish.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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