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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coaches
Noun
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At the same time, Oasis will be on their reunion tour–Britpop is also, of course, intrinsically linked with football culture–so prepare to see fans rocking three-stripe trainers (and parkas, and mod cuts…).—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024 -
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
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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
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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
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And getting acquainted with new managers assigned to new roles to run the Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue operations.—
David Moin,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Office of Disability Inclusion trains managers to lead with empathy, improves the overall employee experience for workers with different abilities, and provides managers with easy access to a centralized workplace accommodations team.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Coaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coaches. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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