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Recent Examples of mentoring
Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
This cycle of learning, mentoring, and leadership is one of the reasons Montessori classrooms help children develop not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Businesses are offered grants to operate, help with lease negotiations, assistance with obtaining city permits, insurance, marketing support, business mentoring, and three to six months of free rent.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The money will also fund a new Black Male Educator Pipeline and Retention initiative, focused on building affinity spaces for Black educators with mentoring and wellness programming.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
At the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida, thousands of youth across 39 clubs receive mentoring and benefit from healthy meals each month because of volunteer efforts.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to engaging with clients and with teams across Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management, Kaplan’s role includes a specific focus on mentoring, leadership development, and the firm’s culture.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
His first sitcom script, Kothu, was a winner of the British Comedy Guide’s Spring Sitcom Selection and earned him a place on Andy Riley’s mentoring scheme.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Haynes was starting his own mentoring program, 4DaBrothers, and invited Houston to a men’s retreat in Florida that the group holds each year.
—Kamal Morgan
february 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Flanagan began mentoring boys in the juvenile justice system and established his first home for boys in 1917 in downtown Omaha.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
San Francisco’s Vacant to Vibrant program has helped revitalize downtown by offering free rent, grants and mentoring to small businesses opening pop-up shops.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Their union taught him much about the value of mentoring.
—Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Hall of Fame high school football coach Bob Johnson, who built powerhouse programs at El Toro and Mission Viejo and became known for mentoring for his sons and other top quarterbacks, died Wednesday after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease, his son Bret confirmed.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Off-camera, Wiley channels his energy into community initiatives such as Project Transition, mentoring and supporting youth in Los Angeles and beyond.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The 53-year-old worked as a bar manager at Great Wolf Lodge and spent years in restaurant management, building close relationships with coworkers and mentoring people around her.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
He was also involved with NG3, a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring students.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
In the 13 years since launching the Social Innovation Accelerator, United Way has supported 103 social entrepreneurs with transformational funding, training and mentoring.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
This cycle of learning, mentoring, and leadership is one of the reasons Montessori classrooms help children develop not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Businesses are offered grants to operate, help with lease negotiations, assistance with obtaining city permits, insurance, marketing support, business mentoring, and three to six months of free rent.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The money will also fund a new Black Male Educator Pipeline and Retention initiative, focused on building affinity spaces for Black educators with mentoring and wellness programming.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
At the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida, thousands of youth across 39 clubs receive mentoring and benefit from healthy meals each month because of volunteer efforts.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition to engaging with clients and with teams across Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management, Kaplan’s role includes a specific focus on mentoring, leadership development, and the firm’s culture.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
His first sitcom script, Kothu, was a winner of the British Comedy Guide’s Spring Sitcom Selection and earned him a place on Andy Riley’s mentoring scheme.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Haynes was starting his own mentoring program, 4DaBrothers, and invited Houston to a men’s retreat in Florida that the group holds each year.
—Kamal Morgan
february 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The program, which runs from May 31-June 7, gives students and young professionals a chance to travel to London and attend a variety of programming at the festival, including screenings, panels, keynotes, mentoring sessions, workshops, and parties.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Flanagan began mentoring boys in the juvenile justice system and established his first home for boys in 1917 in downtown Omaha.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
San Francisco’s Vacant to Vibrant program has helped revitalize downtown by offering free rent, grants and mentoring to small businesses opening pop-up shops.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Their union taught him much about the value of mentoring.
—Taylor Batten, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Hall of Fame high school football coach Bob Johnson, who built powerhouse programs at El Toro and Mission Viejo and became known for mentoring for his sons and other top quarterbacks, died Wednesday after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease, his son Bret confirmed.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Off-camera, Wiley channels his energy into community initiatives such as Project Transition, mentoring and supporting youth in Los Angeles and beyond.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The 53-year-old worked as a bar manager at Great Wolf Lodge and spent years in restaurant management, building close relationships with coworkers and mentoring people around her.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
He was also involved with NG3, a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring students.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentoring
Noun
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Gustavus Adolphus College said in a statement that Banks is on leave and has made plans to cover his teaching and advising duties.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Austrian government plans to accompany the ban with an effort to beef up schools' teaching of how to use media and deal with artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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As organizations have flattened their organizational structures and cut out middle managers, mentorship and coaching have fallen by the wayside.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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My office hours were more like counseling sessions than tutoring.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bill carves out a number of exceptions, including for people providing medical assistance or helping law enforcement.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Features like heart rate sensing and hearing assistance add a layer of everyday usefulness, and the seamless Bluetooth pairing keeps things simple across devices.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The group cites studies showing that many retailers do not pass on the full amount of the gas tax reduction to consumers.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Numinous plein-air compositions, showing the patients around the institution’s grounds, assert the irresistible force of nature.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His advice is refreshingly simple and practical.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Mentoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentoring. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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