1
as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
we were given very specific directions for the first part of the exam
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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
working under the close direction of the engineering supervisor
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3
as in compass
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a life that seemed to lack any direction other than the mindless pursuit of empty pleasures
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4
as in trend
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
some older people worry about the overall direction that political discourse has taken lately
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Recent Examples of direction
The squad arrived in South Florida under the direction of interim coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo after the recent firing of Fernando Batista.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Some drives down the range are simple point-and-shoot affairs; others require you to factor in elements like the weather, wind intensity and direction, and ball spin.
—PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Woody Allen won the first two of four career Oscars for his screenplay and direction, and the film was named Best Picture.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
While the New York Times has significantly cut back on its unsigned editorial board pieces, the Post appears to be moving in the opposite direction.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Some drives down the range are simple point-and-shoot affairs; others require you to factor in elements like the weather, wind intensity and direction, and ball spin.
—PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
Woody Allen won the first two of four career Oscars for his screenplay and direction, and the film was named Best Picture.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
While the New York Times has significantly cut back on its unsigned editorial board pieces, the Post appears to be moving in the opposite direction.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for direction
Noun
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Follow these instructions to enable your phone to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The instruction from the government prompted the national strike.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The department is also in the process of updating its records management systems and updating the systems in its patrol cars.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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That’s the beauty of game management.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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The car featured three particularly unique elements — the ashtray, the 'suicide knob' on the steering wheel, and the compass.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Starting in 1910, the company served as the secretive supplier to the commandos of the Italian Navy, starting out crafting precision instruments such as gun sights and luminescent compasses before creating its first watches in 1935.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the trend right now is the opposite.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many other Big Tech companies also slashed their headcounts around that time as the pandemic receded and consumer demand trends changed.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Paramount needed government approval from the Federal Communications Commission in order to go ahead with its merger with Skydance.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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There are a few ground rules to follow when assembling your bulb lasagna in order to get good results.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thus far, even British autonomous software startups like Wayve and Oxa haven’t been allowed to conduct fully autonomous testing—without safety drivers or remote supervision—on public roads.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The fee growth largely reflects an increase in assets under supervision.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s likely to make voters think twice before unseating her, even when national tides run against Republicans.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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For years, technological, geographical and financial hurdles impeded wave and tide energy development.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, Nix never has to worry about the pain his defensive teammates can inflict, protected in practice by the strict don’t-touch-the-QB edict.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The announcement mentioned relocating operations due to Trump’s edict, suggesting that the global group’s fundraising apparatus is based in the United States.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/direction. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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