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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The Wizards’ coaching staff, apparently, wasn’t taking any chances.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
In between his stints playing college football for Army and beginning a coaching career that has spanned more than a decade at this point — all at his alma mater before joining the Miami Hurricanes this offseason — Mike Viti served in combat.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
That style of coaching has gone the way of the dinosaur, but some old-school coaches continue to berate officials and players and generally make a scene.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Gonzaga coach and NCAA Tournament mainstay has been a long-time friend of Spoelstra, with the two serving as assistants on Steve Kerr‘s Team USA coaching staff during the run to gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Hitschler and the defensive coaching staff were among the most vocal people on the field.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Webb had leverage this offseason as a hot head coaching candidate.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The University of Georgia made a coaching change on Saturday.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Jaguars got an apple that didn’t fall far from the Ortiz coaching tree.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
After retiring from coaching, Conradt remained with UT’s athletic department in an advisor role.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Moody has long been a player that coach Steve Kerr has praised for his steady demeanor, something that has endeared Moody to coaching staff and teammates alike.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
During his days coaching at Granada Hills, starting in the 1970s, Darryl Stroh used to require players to cut their hair to a certain length.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Moore took some time to figure out her next move and ultimately settled on coaching due to her experience with Campbell and Lopez.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Izzo began coaching at Michigan State in the 1995-96 season and has been the team’s head coach ever since.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The job opened when former coach Corey Metz retired from coaching after last season, when the Rams went 6-5.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Pillar Wellbeing offers recovery physio spaces and holistic approach to wellness that includes in-depth nutrition coaching.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The Wizards’ coaching staff, apparently, wasn’t taking any chances.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
In between his stints playing college football for Army and beginning a coaching career that has spanned more than a decade at this point — all at his alma mater before joining the Miami Hurricanes this offseason — Mike Viti served in combat.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
That style of coaching has gone the way of the dinosaur, but some old-school coaches continue to berate officials and players and generally make a scene.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The Gonzaga coach and NCAA Tournament mainstay has been a long-time friend of Spoelstra, with the two serving as assistants on Steve Kerr‘s Team USA coaching staff during the run to gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Hitschler and the defensive coaching staff were among the most vocal people on the field.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Webb had leverage this offseason as a hot head coaching candidate.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The University of Georgia made a coaching change on Saturday.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
In three seasons with the Red Storm, the 73-year-old Pitino has led a remarkable resurgence for the New York City program, coaching the Johnnies to consecutive Big East regular-season and tournament championships.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Jaguars got an apple that didn’t fall far from the Ortiz coaching tree.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
After retiring from coaching, Conradt remained with UT’s athletic department in an advisor role.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Moody has long been a player that coach Steve Kerr has praised for his steady demeanor, something that has endeared Moody to coaching staff and teammates alike.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
During his days coaching at Granada Hills, starting in the 1970s, Darryl Stroh used to require players to cut their hair to a certain length.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Moore took some time to figure out her next move and ultimately settled on coaching due to her experience with Campbell and Lopez.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Izzo began coaching at Michigan State in the 1995-96 season and has been the team’s head coach ever since.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The job opened when former coach Corey Metz retired from coaching after last season, when the Rams went 6-5.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaching
Noun
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Wallenberg teaches ninth through twelfth grade and is in her 50th year of teaching.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The creative decision also mirrors the experience of doctors, nurses and students within a teaching hospital, which often includes a revolving door of staff.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He is moved by Nelson’s music and lyrics, but mostly, Nelson provides a guiding light for Crockett’s own navigation of Nashville and the larger music business.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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That experience introduced mo‘o—continuity, succession—as a guiding thread for the triennial, reminding me that everything exists in relation and within long lineages of care.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New Era, a 200-bed facility, has had recurring outbreaks of Legionella, the bacteria that grow within water and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires’ Disease, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The district is also looking at how to pay for aging equipment including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, which could require at least $500,000 in budget increases.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Despite his setbacks, Byfield found ways to give back—volunteering to help EMS teams learn how to treat patients with heart pumps and mentoring others with similar diagnoses.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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As a Jacksonville University senior, Ally Capriotti took a service learning class that involved mentoring high school students.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bar stands as a testament to his intentional cultivation of friendships — without his friends, The Contrary wouldn't exist.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The applicant, South Morro Hills 47, LLC, is requesting a conditional use permit for cannabis cultivation in the 1300 block of Sleeping Indian Road.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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My office hours were more like counseling sessions than tutoring.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The museum spans 630,000 square feet, housing spaces for exhibitions, film screenings, public programming, education, and scholarly research.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The flight was intended for the training pilot to receive instruction in basic visual flight rules and included going over downtown Fort Lauderdale, the report said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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