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
  • Waters got another bucket and then made a terrific chase-down block after a Green turnover, but fell hard and limped off the court with trainers.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Shpak reached her conclusion after consulting multiple sources in the Russian marine mammal community, including trainers and veterinarians.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of trainers
Verb
  • Once everything is buckled and strapped, McDonald guides me into my craft.
    Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But Abuelita, with her gentle wisdom, guides through a mindful journey.
    Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of guides
Noun
  • Here are three actionable strategies to help wealth managers stay competitive in this new era and build long-term business success.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Seventy-four percent of Republican government managers and 79% of Democrats favor banning private ownership of guns.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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