1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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2
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers
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Recent Examples of guidance
Some federal departments did not send out any out-of-office email guidance.
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ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Crane's office has put out guidance for those affected by the shutdown, and says his office will stay fully operational to help constituents.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Official guidance includes safeguarding plants, animals and plumbing until temperatures stabilize.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In an exclusive interview with Melugin, Cammila Wamsley, director of Portland’s ICE office, previously said the facility has faced violence for more than 100 consecutive nights, with Portland police largely absent under guidance from the mayor and city council.
—Greg Norman , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Crane's office has put out guidance for those affected by the shutdown, and says his office will stay fully operational to help constituents.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Official guidance includes safeguarding plants, animals and plumbing until temperatures stabilize.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In an exclusive interview with Melugin, Cammila Wamsley, director of Portland’s ICE office, previously said the facility has faced violence for more than 100 consecutive nights, with Portland police largely absent under guidance from the mayor and city council.
—Greg Norman , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
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The Department of Neighborhood Services condemnation team can help affected residents navigate the process and give advice on finding contractors.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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And so that was a really good piece of advice that was given to me.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even tiny hands can make these adorable crafts—with supervision from a caregiver, of course.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tole and his attorneys allege civil counts of assault/battery and negligent hiring, retention and supervision.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Paying Wellness Forward Beyond luxury and wellness, THE WELL Coconut Grove also emphasizes environmental stewardship — something that’s incredibly important for both Martin and Sarhan.—
The Well Coconut Grove,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For Fuad, that generosity transformed the project from an act of documentation into one of cultural stewardship, where he was tasked with carrying Shihuh voices forward.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Still, flare-up prevention and daily management can make a world of difference in preventing flare-ups.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The post-graduate educational initiative kicks off in January with yearlong academic courses across management, innovation, sustainability, production, finance, e-commerce, communication and marketing held at Accademia Costume & Moda’s Milan campus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Transparency from companies and oversight from regulators will likely continue shaping how AI evolves.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Schlick’s promotion to CEO of Northern Europe at Fremantle in 2023 gave her oversight of operations across the Netherlands, Belgium, the Nordics and Poland and a mandate to shake things up.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Researchers found that the receivers of the dance weren’t just following the direction and distance indicated by the waggle dance.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according to a news release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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America’s busiest cargo handling port is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of a new marine terminal, Pier 500.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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