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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
the company's president continues to conduct the everyday affairs of the software firm he founded many years ago
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2
as in directing
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the gutter conducts water to the curb, thus protecting the house's basement
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as in carrying
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
conducted themselves at the party like perfect ladies and gentlemen
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as in guiding
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
a job conducting tourists through the historical museum
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as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
a material that conducts heat quite efficiently
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Recent Examples of conducting
The California Coastal Commission has issued multiple cease-and-desist orders to Sable Offshore for allegedly conducting unlawful repair work.
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Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Some 333 companies in the S&P 500 reported conducting buybacks during the quarter, with the largest 20 companies accounting for nearly half the buybacks in the index.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Specialists from Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, are conducting a detailed technical examination of recovered drone components.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Detectives contacted Busfield about the accusations in November, conducting a phone interview with him.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Stout first became involved with the stock show in 2015, conducting a frozen genetic sale auction.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Collins has been hinting at a run for months, conducting interviews with media outlets all over the state.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
In response to the White House’s demand, Bunch said the institution would be conducting the review internally, a Smithsonian official confirmed to ABC News.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
The White House has been conducting an extensive search for the new chair, with the candidate field whittled down to five.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Some 333 companies in the S&P 500 reported conducting buybacks during the quarter, with the largest 20 companies accounting for nearly half the buybacks in the index.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Specialists from Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, are conducting a detailed technical examination of recovered drone components.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Detectives contacted Busfield about the accusations in November, conducting a phone interview with him.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Stout first became involved with the stock show in 2015, conducting a frozen genetic sale auction.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Collins has been hinting at a run for months, conducting interviews with media outlets all over the state.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
In response to the White House’s demand, Bunch said the institution would be conducting the review internally, a Smithsonian official confirmed to ABC News.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
The White House has been conducting an extensive search for the new chair, with the candidate field whittled down to five.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducting
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Hospitals also can bill patients’ insurance for services provided by residents, though not for the time that established doctors spend supervising them.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Moench served as a staff writer on Season 1 of Apple TV’s Severance and was upped to supervising producer for Season 2.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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In addition to his directing prowess, Reiner's skills as an actor were recognized by the Golden Globes in the past.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Agitators directing traffic and impeding law enforcement activity in Minnesota are drawing sharp criticism from a former police official, who warns the scenes signal a dangerous normalization of obstruction that threatens public safety and the rule of law.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, an advanced weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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For visitors, this means the people guiding your raft or instructing your clinic possess deep expertise and enthusiasm for their work.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ronkonkoma resident Anthony Noto was indicted on charges of knowingly transmitting a threat to injure on Instagram in September 2025.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beyond simply transmitting data, what other possibilities are emerging for tomorrow’s networks?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Dec. 2025
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Dylan Clark will produce for Dylan Clark Productions (The Batman, The Penguin), with Brian Williams overseeing the project for the company.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Eddings had been promoted to superintendent, overseeing the Paid Detail and Court Units, in 2019.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Looking to style a simple oversized T-shirt while channeling your inner punk?—
Sri Rain Stewart,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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So what’s next now that Fraser will no longer be channeling a guardian angel/social justice warrior?—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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In other words, Oklahoma’s largest writer of homeowners insurance was behaving like a crime syndicate.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to Concord police, Joyce Richardson called 911 on New Year’s Eve and reported her son had knocked her and her husband over and was behaving unpredictably.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Conducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducting. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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