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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
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.
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Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The office for State Attorney Phil Archer, who oversees prosecutions in Seminole County, confirmed the office is not conducting its own investigation.
—Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In fact, research from Harvard Business School on companies like Microsoft, Netflix and Amazon shows that businesses conducting a higher number of experiments consistently outperform those with fewer tests.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the legal framework that governs businesses, including the legal aspects of conducting trade and the rights and responsibilities of business owners.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
With Derrick Hodge conducting The Color of Noize Orchestra, Kidjo’s celebration featured electrifying performances by renowned contemporaries, including Senegal’s Baaba Maal, Nile Rodgers, and Davido.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
An organizing resolution to approve committee assignments and allow the panels to begin conducting business was not addressed but is expected to be approved by early next week.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
This led me to start conducting research in the field.
—Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Coordinating ahead, officers at the next station secured the train by keeping the doors closed and conducting a car-by-car search, resulting in the suspect being apprehended without incident.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The office for State Attorney Phil Archer, who oversees prosecutions in Seminole County, confirmed the office is not conducting its own investigation.
—Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In fact, research from Harvard Business School on companies like Microsoft, Netflix and Amazon shows that businesses conducting a higher number of experiments consistently outperform those with fewer tests.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the legal framework that governs businesses, including the legal aspects of conducting trade and the rights and responsibilities of business owners.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
With Derrick Hodge conducting The Color of Noize Orchestra, Kidjo’s celebration featured electrifying performances by renowned contemporaries, including Senegal’s Baaba Maal, Nile Rodgers, and Davido.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
An organizing resolution to approve committee assignments and allow the panels to begin conducting business was not addressed but is expected to be approved by early next week.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
This led me to start conducting research in the field.
—Lukas Petersson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Coordinating ahead, officers at the next station secured the train by keeping the doors closed and conducting a car-by-car search, resulting in the suspect being apprehended without incident.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducting
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Roles will increasingly revolve around supervising, collaborating with, or augmenting the capabilities of AI agents.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Rick Morales is supervising producer.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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In addition to directing, Osit produced, edited and filmed the movie.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Sakurai took over directing duties from Talk To Me filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
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The SpaceX Dragon vehicle carrying the four spacefarers selected for a mission known as Crew-10 successfully docked at the orbital outpost about 28 hours after launching from Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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But Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra insists the ethos remains, even at times such as these, with his team carrying a seven-game losing streak and 29-38 record into Monday night’s game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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Alvarez drops to receive Almada’s pass before guiding it first time to Fernandez.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Heyman is best known for guiding the Harry Potter movie franchise across eight successful movies.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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It was developed to address the need for a unified framework for transmitting electronic invoices to public authorities across the European Union.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Soft silicone creates a smooth surface for transmitting the vibrations, with 4 speeds and 4 patterns operated with ease via the 3-button controls.—
Beekman 1802,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on X, formerly Twitter, that all relevant forces in southern Lebanon and the monitoring committee and army overseeing the November truce should work to stop violations that could threaten his country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Zhu, 44, established his importance to the company by overseeing the construction and operation of its Shanghai plant that’s become vital to Tesla’s profitability since 2020.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead of China coming to resemble the United States, the United States is behaving more like China.—
Michael B. G. Froman,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Mar. 2025
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In the most heightened of these interventions, the two of them, both very good at behaving badly, turn their own rage against each other.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Dec. 2024
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Williams, after steering Woods with his eyes, came back to Moore with a golden opportunity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Dec. 2024
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“Conducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducting. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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