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noun

ˈkōch

Definition of coach

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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verb

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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And coach Bob Chesney acknowledged that the offense could have opened up more, but that the Bruins decided to run out the clock. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Nearly 13 months ago after a 30-17 victory over Detroit at Arrowhead Stadium, Chiefs coach Andy Reid embellished his postgame news conference with a nod to the men in the trenches for the offensive production. — Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

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Jacob Johnson had planned to coach from the hospital during his treatment, calling in to his coordinators. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 After a year coaching wide receivers at the College of Idaho, Moore followed Petersen to Washington in 2015 for two seasons before taking the wide receivers coach position at Fresno State. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coach

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Consider Friday, the first time Reid was available after Simmons had been placed on IR and a day after head trainer Rick Burkholder addressed the media with a statement but took no questions.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Not because trainers are lazy, but because output feels controllable.

— Ben Plomion, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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What’s next after climate assessment The assessment will help guide state and local policy on preparing for climate change to come.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
With a decade of NFL experience, Allen brings a unique perspective to mentor and guide participants.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of guide

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Tan-Gillespie ultimately stayed with the chain throughout secondary school, later rising to assistant general manager.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Allen denied both women's allegations and filed counterclaims against them in July 2023, accusing his former manager of defamation and other claims and accusing Jane Doe 2 of unlawfully taking his cellphone following their encounter.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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Through that partnership, UWG will work with the department and the center to develop an apprenticeship model that provides credit for prior learning and expands mentoring and support for new teachers.

— Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Pompey says that one in six partners at Goldman Sachs mentored a team, and some senior workers who have participated in the past coached the newest batch of associates.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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