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
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
Afterward, everyone seemed happy—the coaches and players on both sides, fans, arrivistes, even the referees.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Hamilton coached at Miami from 1990-2000 and led the Hurricanes to the NCAA Tournament three times including a Sweet 16 appearance his final season.
—Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The coach said the short turnaround time between games may have contributed to the injuries to Picault and Weigandt.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025
Afterward, everyone seemed happy—the coaches and players on both sides, fans, arrivistes, even the referees.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
He’s also coached at Compton College and Pierce College and is a Dorsey graduate.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Hamilton coached at Miami from 1990-2000 and led the Hurricanes to the NCAA Tournament three times including a Sweet 16 appearance his final season.
—Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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Campbell has been working for the last two months with longtime offensive line trainer Duke Manyweather at OL Masterminds.—
Dane Brugler,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The school’s trainer, Seth Tisdale, told the school’s radio broadcast team that Miles chipped two teeth.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Her work also helped outline the government’s strategy and priorities in the National AI Research and Development Strategic Roadmap – meant to guide the direction of AI research.—
Sara Lindsay,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Smith was hired in the summer of 2021 and guided the Utes to a 65-62 overall record, failing to make an NCAA Tournament appearance.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, manager Alex Cora offered a vague answer when asked whether Bregman would play second.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, prospective homeowners can connect directly with the community managers at 913-777-6365.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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She was mentored for a decade by José Clemente Orozco, who taught her the importance of authenticity in art.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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That is also true of unconscious-bias training required for all staff, as well as educational events, Black History Month celebrations and mentoring workshops that are open to all.—
Emma Goldberg,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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