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to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
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Recent Examples of mentors
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
Acknowledge when someone mentors a colleague, provides cover during a busy period, or shares resources generously.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentors
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Sarah’s deep sense of heritage, informed by her parents’ journey from Barbados to south London, often guides her choices.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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As Barberot guides Expliseat through its next growth phase, balancing rapid expansion with operational excellence will be critical.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Spencer is a veteran who is in the Navy Reserves and also coaches youth baseball teams, according to the GiveSendGo post.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Sep. 2025
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But while Taylor did work for McVay, who coaches the Rams, Callahan never did.—
Nick Suss,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here’s what each royal inherited from Queen Elizabeth So, the King’s decision to meet with his youngest son doesn’t just put him in direct opposition to Prince William, but also one of his closest advisors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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That valuation may change as Lendbuzz and its advisors hold discussions with investors.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Mentors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentors. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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