directed
adjective
di·rect·ed
də-ˈrek-təd 
dī-
1
: subject to supervision or regulation
a directed reading program for students
2
: having a positive or negative sense
directed line segment
directedness
noun
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Meteorologists say that rather than causing a sequel to Okahoma's January snowstorm, this polar vortex is expected to be impacted by a sudden warmup of the stratosphere, which means freezing temperatures should stay directed toward the Northeast this weekend and into February.
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
The movie, directed and co-written by Aidan Zamiri, was inspired by Charli’s xcx's real-life Brat Tour.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
An Oakland police helicopter followed the vehicle and directed officers on the ground.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Euphoria is created, written, directed and executive produced by Sam Levinson.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
The movie, directed and co-written by Aidan Zamiri, was inspired by Charli’s xcx's real-life Brat Tour.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
An Oakland police helicopter followed the vehicle and directed officers on the ground.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
Euphoria is created, written, directed and executive produced by Sam Levinson.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directed. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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