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
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
The Royals may lack a leader as brilliant as Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who played linebacker for New England during the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady dynasty years, is a free agent after not coaching in 2024.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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UConn coach Dan Hurley argued the foul in the moment but got over it quickly.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
The Royals may lack a leader as brilliant as Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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This marks Frost’s second stint after coaching the Knights from 2016-17.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who played linebacker for New England during the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady dynasty years, is a free agent after not coaching in 2024.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Chalamet stuck to his, so far, quite successful and laidback formula, forgoing his recent Bob Dylan cosplay for a distressed and stiff collared brown leather jacket with a bright yellow shirt, khaki cargo jeans, and white trainers.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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While comments made by Mr Parry were potentially offensive to some viewers, they were met with significant challenge from dog trainer and XL Bully owner, Ms Taiwo, who put forward a strongly opposed point of view.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Visualize the Solution Mood boards have long been a staple of fashion, used to articulate the inspiration behind a collection while guiding merchandising, marketing and storytelling.Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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Nonetheless, the film’s visual sensibility was guided by elemental factors inherent to the scenes, which so often pivot around movement and physical contact.Steve Dollar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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As for the Raiders’ potential interest in Sanders, nothing is known on that front outside of Brady reportedly leading the search for a new head coach and general manager.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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General manager Brian Cashman filled the Yankees' hole at first base with 2022 National League MVP Award winner Paul Goldschmidt.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Consider offering courses in different formats, running traditional or peer mentoring programs or using AI to tailor the learning experience to each individual.Matthew Reeves, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Now Lincoln Riley must do the same Pete Carroll wants to mentor Caleb Williams, coach Bears and teach at USC?Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coach. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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