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as in to show
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
the pastry chef guided her through the creation of the wedding cake, showing her how to ice the layers, fashion the elaborate decorations, and assemble the whole shebang
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2
as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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3
as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
would be happy to guide you folks to the historic part of town
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Recent Examples of guide
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
With those responses in hand, county officials, staff, Realtors, financial experts, business owners, nonprofits and residents have been divided into three work groups:
Agriculture Work Group: guides the county’s efforts to promote agriculture and rural communities.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
The team also included five Sherpa guides and a cameraman.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Verb
Traffic control sign patterns will guide motorists through the work zone, according to the agency.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
With those responses in hand, county officials, staff, Realtors, financial experts, business owners, nonprofits and residents have been divided into three work groups:
Agriculture Work Group: guides the county’s efforts to promote agriculture and rural communities.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
Noun
Most supplements that the Sun-Times has run this year — from puzzles to how-to guides — have been from Hearst, Tracy Brown, the chief partnerships officer for Sun-Times parent Chicago Public Media, told CNN.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
The team also included five Sherpa guides and a cameraman.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guide
Verb
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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For comparison, some TV OSes, like Roku OS and LG's webOS, show ads on the OS's home screen and/or when showing screensavers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
Verb
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There’s similar apprehension about the new Judicial Disciplinary Tribunal that’s meant to supervise judges in office.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Gray supervised a special housing unit at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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After seizing power in 2007, Hamas clamped down on Gaza’s gangs — sometimes with brute force and sometimes by steering perks their way.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The program has drawn scrutiny for years, seen by critics as ways for supervisors to solicit political support by steering millions in public money to recipients of their choosing with no public debate.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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But the tenor of the night, and perhaps Chicago’s season, changed abruptly as veteran Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a knee injury at the 5:29 minute mark of the first quarter on a drive to the basket.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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For Sky veterans such as guard Ariel Atkins, the game — which drew a franchise record 19,496 fans — represented another breakthrough moment for a league experiencing meteoric growth in popularity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Smart has coached multiple times when players are entering the portal or weighing their decision while the Bulldogs are still competing.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Craig Berube was openly against playing William Nylander with Matthews in his first season coaching the Leafs.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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A week later, Qasem Hassan learned that the School for Continuing Medical Education in Family Medicine, which oversaw the ethics course, had received a letter from several residents in the class.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Eventually the archipelago was divided, with the western islands becoming the independent nation of Samoa and the eastern ones becoming American Samoa, overseen by the Navy.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Co-owners Jessica and Nate White lead clients through every decision, ensuring that the finished space balances livability and sophistication.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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Musk spent close to $300 million to send President Trump back to the White House, and has since been leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), slashing the size of the federal workforce.—
Kate Rooney,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Pertwee also introduced the world to Sarah-Jane Smith, Jo Grant, and Liz Shaw, three of the most loved companions in the show's run.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Times are good for the growing number of pet loving travelers out there who are enjoying ever greater and smoother accommodations for their furry companions.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Guide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guide. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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