as in teaching
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as in guiding
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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There was one part of Howard's character that hit closer to home: teaching.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Upstairs tutoring and studying spaces, a library and teaching labs are reserved specifically for athletes and feature abundant glass, daylight and an airy sense of openness.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Alvarez drops to receive Almada’s pass before guiding it first time to Fernandez.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Heyman is best known for guiding the Harry Potter movie franchise across eight successful movies.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When deputies were there late on Friday evening, multiple residents came up to them and complained about the air conditioning not functioning and excessive heat, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said in a statement Tuesday evening.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Detainees, as well as employees who work at the facility, described harsh conditions, including broken toilets and air conditioning, and out-of-service elevators.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
Noun
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An important manifestation of our professional leadership is the cultivation and incubation of professional talents.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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Fundraising Management Tools Donor cultivation and fundraising essentials are key to any nonprofit.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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This article was written by the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.—
Jon Marcus,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Your own aging loved one is not immune because of background, education, intelligence, nor experience with finances.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
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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Because fire preparedness has been a top priority for everyone in the county due to the recent and devastating fires in Los Angeles, a new $1.5 million fire training tower in District 4 will prepare and train our firefighters for decades to come.—
Joel Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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That is rare in the current AI landscape, where most training options come from consultants or influencers with little oversight.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The letter comes amid the former couple’s ongoing legal battles over their daughter’s schooling and summer schedule.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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With the governor’s signature, Craig can give someone a job after basic health and safety instruction instead of turning them away and directing them to get 1,550 hours of traditional and costly schooling.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Coaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaching. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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