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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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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
Part of the pause included conducting a survey to gather residents’ input.
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Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The detection devices scientists are using feature ultra-pure silicon and germanium crystals with conducting sensors, which should be able to detect minute vibrations and electrical signals from dark matter particles.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Among the proponents present in the Legislature on Tuesday was Shelley Catanyag, whose husband was stabbed and killed while conducting his duties as a Sacramento County Health Inspector.
—Andrew Graham
march 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Indeed, each Iranian launch is becoming a suicide mission for those conducting the firing.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is conducting outreach to inform unhoused residents of the extreme heat and providing them with information about safety, cooling center location, where to find water bottles and other supplies.
—City News Service, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
The State Police have also hired an outside firm to complete a review of their response to the crash and are currently conducting an internal affairs investigation.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Worldwide hit Even while conducting this interview, Gale was preparing for a trip abroad to promote the musical.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
On Friday, the Afghan Taliban government accused Pakistan of conducting airstrikes in Kabul, the country's capital, and other areas in eastern Afghanistan, saying at least six civilians were killed and 15 other were injured.
—Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The detection devices scientists are using feature ultra-pure silicon and germanium crystals with conducting sensors, which should be able to detect minute vibrations and electrical signals from dark matter particles.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Among the proponents present in the Legislature on Tuesday was Shelley Catanyag, whose husband was stabbed and killed while conducting his duties as a Sacramento County Health Inspector.
—Andrew Graham
march 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Indeed, each Iranian launch is becoming a suicide mission for those conducting the firing.
—Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is conducting outreach to inform unhoused residents of the extreme heat and providing them with information about safety, cooling center location, where to find water bottles and other supplies.
—City News Service, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
The State Police have also hired an outside firm to complete a review of their response to the crash and are currently conducting an internal affairs investigation.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Worldwide hit Even while conducting this interview, Gale was preparing for a trip abroad to promote the musical.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
On Friday, the Afghan Taliban government accused Pakistan of conducting airstrikes in Kabul, the country's capital, and other areas in eastern Afghanistan, saying at least six civilians were killed and 15 other were injured.
—Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducting
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Everett’s duties included supervising the equestrian facilities, snack bar operations, facility maintenance and various administrative requirements, such as assisting the association in securing water rights and the HOA Board of Directors election.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The state retained oversight under the contract, but turned over most responsibilities for the children over to Empower, including finding homes for them and supervising their cases.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The second order would aim to streamline the mortgage process, directing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to change its mortgage guidelines so that smaller banks could engage in more lending.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Powerful security bodies such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are likely directing wartime strategy regardless of Mojtaba’s presence.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Since the war began, at least 11 tankers carrying gas bound for Europe have been rerouted to Asia, where buyers have outbid European rivals, Gillian Boccara, senior director of gas and power at commodities intelligence provider Kpler, told CNN earlier this week.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the district reopened applications to the 14-member Black Student Achievement Committee — tasked with guiding implementation — despite originally planning to launch it in the fall.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Arnaud Desplechin may be regarded as one of France’s quintessential auteurs, but American cinema has long been a guiding force in his imagination.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Covering a slope with organic compost has the potential of transmitting fire across a wide area.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Pawula was investigated after Hastings lodged a complaint with state police, but charges of harassment through electronic communication and transmitting obscene messages were dropped.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rogers currently serves as the undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, overseeing the department's efforts to promote the United States and its values on the world stage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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And Elijah Wood provides a cheeky, bemused-insider vibe as the Danforths’ lawyer, who’s overseeing the technicalities and generally hiding behind a lectern when contestants start exploding.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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While King’s exact outfit may not be within everyone’s budget, channeling her luminous yellow moment absolutely is.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2026
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The most joyful form of Oscars dressing is to go in head-to-toe gold, channeling the statue in a very literal way.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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JPMorgan highlighted that the oil shock is also behaving differently from past cycles.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Something that reflects how Dan Fogelman’s show is no longer behaving like a straightforward postapocalypse story and how this season’s narrative slips and slides through the timeline, increasingly shortchanging the series creator’s innate preference for sincerity.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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