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
Boosting global reach Researchers said the goal was to create a new generation of airlifters capable of conducting intercontinental operations without refueling.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
If approved, the board would begin conducting its review.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Thompson's 2005 death in his Colorado home was originally ruled a suicide, but CBI officials said the bureau is conducting a case review into his death at the request of his widow, Anita Thompson.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The Boring Company is conducting geotechnical assessments to ensure stability.
—Maria Leontaras, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The Europa Clipper spacecraft is due to reach Jupiter's moon of the same name in 2030 and begin conducting flybys to observe the icy world, where water is believed to exist beneath the surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The new hire will be responsible for developing product strategy for Netflix’s core Productivity Assistant experience, conducting user research to understand workforce needs, and experimenting with prompt engineering and conversational interfaces.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Since 2008, investigators have also tried many DNA testing strategies, Jackson said, conducting new searches over the years as DNA databases have grown.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
If approved, the board would begin conducting its review.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
Thompson's 2005 death in his Colorado home was originally ruled a suicide, but CBI officials said the bureau is conducting a case review into his death at the request of his widow, Anita Thompson.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The Boring Company is conducting geotechnical assessments to ensure stability.
—Maria Leontaras, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The Europa Clipper spacecraft is due to reach Jupiter's moon of the same name in 2030 and begin conducting flybys to observe the icy world, where water is believed to exist beneath the surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The new hire will be responsible for developing product strategy for Netflix’s core Productivity Assistant experience, conducting user research to understand workforce needs, and experimenting with prompt engineering and conversational interfaces.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Since 2008, investigators have also tried many DNA testing strategies, Jackson said, conducting new searches over the years as DNA databases have grown.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducting
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Some genres may be extremely violent and gory, so parents may want to consider supervising their children's viewing of films or avoid them altogether.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Concerns about damage to parks Former park officials and advocates have expressed fear that protected land will be damaged by visitors if sites are left partially open while thousands of workers are furloughed or fired, and therefore absent from supervising lands.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The city’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, signed an order directing Chicago law enforcement and officials not to cooperate with federal agents and established an initiative intended to protect residents’ rights.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Kapenga had been hitting the gavel and directing Carpenter to make his questions relevant to the bill.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, was not carrying a firearm and the only shots fired were by responding law enforcement officers, Watson said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amato cautioned that even if the method works, carrying a pregnancy at an advanced age poses significant health risks.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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An army of around 200 volunteers from the church and several charities were making food, picking up trash, guiding guests and MC'ing dance showcases, said Mary Cantrell, who has been a key organizer since 1993.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Most of the footage was filmed by astronauts, with Wang’s perspective guiding the story.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Black and Afro-descendant women in Colombia are at the heart of these songs, transmitting this legacy from generation to generation.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pistorius warned that 39 Chinese and Russian reconnaissance satellites were flying over Germany transmitting real-time surveillance data and said NATO allies needed to develop offensive capabilities needed to be developed in space to deter any threat.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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There have been protests outside of ICE facilities there, but the federal judge overseeing the case said the protests have been small and manageable by local police.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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The judge overseeing the Maryland deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has denied the government's request to delay proceedings because of the government shutdown.—
Ely Brown,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Friend’s terms require waiving the right to jury trials, class actions, and court proceedings, funneling disputes into arbitration in San Francisco.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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An unseasonably strong low-pressure system that lingered off the Southern California coast all week was sliding inland, funneling moisture and atmospheric instability across Arizona.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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If your device is behaving strangely, taking action early is the best way to prevent deeper damage.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Arthur’s having a great night up to the moment Rafferty mentions that the Fenians are behaving themselves.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Conducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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