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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Don’t ask coach Lance Leipold how many consecutive games Kansas has lost to rival K-State.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
In college, Vitello was recruiting and coaching young men who were still coming into their own as both baseball players and human beings.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For now, Ross continues to stand by coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Don’t ask coach Lance Leipold how many consecutive games Kansas has lost to rival K-State.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Esther, so comfortable being in charge, even coaches Sasha on how to say hello to the woman.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
In college, Vitello was recruiting and coaching young men who were still coming into their own as both baseball players and human beings.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coach
Noun
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According to its website, the company aims to improve athletic performance and reduce injuries by producing sports-specific wearables that offer actionable data to athletes, coaches and trainers.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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While some filmmakers still insist on the real thing — especially in Westerns and period pieces — trainers say even equine work could eventually be outsourced to visual effects.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in this case, the Nuggets might not have enough room on their books for Watson next summer, if avoiding the second apron remains a guiding principle for team ownership.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Many feature regions with differing mechanical properties, guiding robots with complex, adaptable movements.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As a direct result of this, businesses end up with managers who aren’t confident in their ability to lead, and who struggle to deal with the various challenges that come with managing people, leading both employees and struggling managers to resign.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The actor infamously played Jeff, the hunky diner manager who dared to come between the show's endgame couple.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bregman was a leader in the Boston clubhouse by example and words, mentoring many of the Red Sox young future stars.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jose goes above and beyond to support others, whether by mentoring younger students, volunteering in school activities, or stepping up to help classmates in need.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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