coaches 1 of 2

noun

Definition of coachesnext
plural of coach
as in trainers
a person who trains performers or athletes a coach who is highly respected by all of the baseball players

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verb

present tense third-person singular of coach
as in guides
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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  1. trainers
  2. guides
  3. managers
Noun
  • Dell immediately grabbed at his knee and Wayne signaled for team trainers, who spent several minutes working on the wide receiver while teammates waited anxiously.
    Kristie Rieken, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There are no Black Belt trainers that are women, and likewise, there are no Beauty Nova trainers that are men.
    Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of trainers
Verb
  • As a former head writer on SNL, Meyers deftly guides the conversation toward craft, while Samberg, Schaffer, and Taccone reflect on their work’s legacy with humility.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When their organization's North Star consistently guides decisions, organizations create a foundation for sustainable, long-term success.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of guides
Noun
  • Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But far more significant is the fact that football, essentially, actively discourages managers to switch off.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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