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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
The Carolina Panthers are nearing a pivotal second training camp for head coach Dave Canales and his coaching staff.
—Mike Kaye
july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Antonio Morales, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Eppley coached three of her kids, Chrys, Renee and Suzette.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The back-to-back performances came after Ware’s effort was admonished by coach Erik Spoelstra at a Saturday practice.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
The Carolina Panthers are nearing a pivotal second training camp for head coach Dave Canales and his coaching staff.
—Mike Kaye
july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Verb
Jon Sumrall has had an impressive start to his head coaching career at Troy and Tulane and should be an attractive candidate for P4 openings.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Eppley coached three of her kids, Chrys, Renee and Suzette.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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In 2010, after the orca Tilikum caused the death of a SeaWorld trainer, OSHA cited SeaWorld for violations of the General Duty Clause.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Now a personal trainer and fitness influencer, Bautista connected with Gallardo over social media a few years ago.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Let the repeats guide readers’ attention, especially in moments when emotions are building.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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System prompts The system prompt – instructions provided before every conversation – guides behaviour once the model is deployed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The company's senior sales manager, Lauren Doubrava, told the Free Press that the Friends of the Fitz proposed the idea.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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That’s what Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy called his team after completing a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The full trailer shows Reeves’ Gabriel mentoring both men.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 July 2025
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This ethos of layered mentorship has since evolved into a nationwide network—from high schoolers mentoring middle schoolers to college students supporting one another through affinity clubs.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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