as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
we're looking for volunteers to mentor students in the theater arts
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Recent Examples of mentor
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Whether that was a friend, a mentor, a leader, a rival, a coach, a father figure.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Mashama embodies that ethos, including by mentoring the next generation of groundbreaking chefs.
—Kamala Harris, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Blackmon is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree and hopes to become a social worker and mentor young people, according to the Innocence Clinic.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Whether that was a friend, a mentor, a leader, a rival, a coach, a father figure.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
While in New York, the king will visit a grassroots community organization that mentors children and young people affected by food insecurity through a sustainable urban farming after-school program, reflecting his longtime interest in environmental and social causes.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Mashama embodies that ethos, including by mentoring the next generation of groundbreaking chefs.
—Kamala Harris, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
Noun
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An epiphany Through the years since Sherman began speaking publicly about moving the team from Kauffman Stadium to a modern home most preferably in the city, Hall was a frequent advisor — or at least an ear.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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This week, Bloomberg interviews White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett and takes a look at carbon-market costs.—
Tim Quinson,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That process started with those trades and continued into free agency, when Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn prioritized veteran players to help guide a young roster.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are also in-room massages, guided hikes through surrounding trails, and sound healing sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Kaukauna Area School District released a statement on Monday saying it had been made aware of the post and that Meyer, who has worked as a teacher in the district for more than 20 years, had been placed on administrative leave.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mata and other teachers said Soliz was unable to answer questions about how the chart was created, including grade levels and how many students were included in the data.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mary Brown retired after coaching boys and girls volleyball in the district for 19 years, including the past eight years with the Knights’ boys team.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This season sees Ted returning to Richmond to coach a second division women’s football team to glory, and the new cast features Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsey, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The case counsellor shook my hand.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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