1
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
Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is conducting the in-custody death investigation.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
The Senate is, as of Monday night stateside, conducting a series of votes for an agreement to reopen the government, though any deal would also have to be passed by the House of Representatives.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
The courthouse is named after Osvaldo Soto, a Cuban-American lawyer who led the fight in the 1980s to repeal the county’s English-only ordinance that, among other things, stopped clerks from conducting courthouse weddings in Spanish.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Leng said the Fujian features many pieces of equipment and technologies being used practically for the first time, and the warship will continue tests and verifications while simultaneously conducting training exercises to strengthen its combat capabilities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Since taking office, his administration has pursued an aggressive enforcement agenda, deploying ICE agents, conducting workplace and neighborhood sweeps, and ramping up deportations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Mohamed Said, who was fatally shot last summer while conducting a stop.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
This means shifting from a reactive to a proactive stance, conducting regular assessments of organizational defenses and creating an environment where proactively addressing the root causes of human and organizational problems is encouraged and rewarded.
—Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is conducting the in-custody death investigation.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
The Senate is, as of Monday night stateside, conducting a series of votes for an agreement to reopen the government, though any deal would also have to be passed by the House of Representatives.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2025
The courthouse is named after Osvaldo Soto, a Cuban-American lawyer who led the fight in the 1980s to repeal the county’s English-only ordinance that, among other things, stopped clerks from conducting courthouse weddings in Spanish.
—Douglas Hanks
november 10, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Leng said the Fujian features many pieces of equipment and technologies being used practically for the first time, and the warship will continue tests and verifications while simultaneously conducting training exercises to strengthen its combat capabilities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Since taking office, his administration has pursued an aggressive enforcement agenda, deploying ICE agents, conducting workplace and neighborhood sweeps, and ramping up deportations.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Mohamed Said, who was fatally shot last summer while conducting a stop.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
This means shifting from a reactive to a proactive stance, conducting regular assessments of organizational defenses and creating an environment where proactively addressing the root causes of human and organizational problems is encouraged and rewarded.
—Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducting
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Although Shirley’s video implied the day care was empty, several of the violations noted in that report involved overcrowding, with too many children in some rooms and too few adults supervising them.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
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That’s one of the big goals of the San Diego Public Library’s winter reading challenge, explains Emily Derry, the library’s supervising librarian for youth and family services.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude disregarded all threats of legal action, directing Running Fence to complete its predestined voyage into the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ramsay told Vulture that her directing style on the movie was born of wanting the actors to feel free on the set.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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Marcano Tábata is widely identified by human rights groups as part of the command structure overseeing detention centers where political prisoners have been held, including facilities accused of systematic abuse and torture.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Calvello will serve as Mamdani’s chief government spokesperson, overseeing City Hall’s press office, with a portfolio focused on national issues, according to sources.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There were some major wins on the red carpet, with Mia Goth stepping out in Dior and Ariana Grande channelling her inner-Glinda in a beaded Alberta Ferretti number.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
5 Jan. 2026
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Sure enough, Rico Dowdle slipped (again), botched the pitchback (which Bryce Young tried to pick up rather than immediately dive on, unfortunately channeling Cam Newton in the Super Bowl) and the Bucs recovered.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has been quick to denounce Maduro’s capture, condemning Washington for behaving like the world’s policeman.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Your brother-in-law is not behaving like someone who wants to continue being invited over.—
Eric Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducting. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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