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as in supervises
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 directs
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 behaves
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 steers
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 transmits
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
a material that conducts heat quite efficiently
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as in controls
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
the President was happy to leave the conduct of foreign affairs to his secretary of state
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as in behaviors
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
a child who has often been scolded for poor conduct
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Recent Examples of conducts
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The nonpartisan, independent Office of the Legislative Auditor conducts investigations and makes recommendations, but cannot make arrests.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Yes, how the state conducts oversight should change.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Paul Stellato, currently controller and chief accounting officer, was appointed interim CFO, while the company conducts an internal and external search to identify a permanent successor.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 May 2026
However, EVs tend to wear tires' tread faster due to the weight of the car, according to ConsumerReports, a nonprofit group that conducts independent testing of consumer products.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Following the video, CBS News conducts its own analysis.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The growing list includes hot ice and even ice that conducts electricity.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
And the movie, in its rather familiar way, conducts the electricity of Michael Jackson.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Submerging in natural water like a ocean, river or lake conducts the Earth’s charge similarly to direct skin contact.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Don’t Underestimate the Time Commitment The interview that Summit County Rescue Group conducts with potential recruits takes half a day to complete.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Wet ground conducts heat better than dry ground.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The research team from UCLA Samueli School of Engineering reported that metallic theta-phase tantalum nitride conducts heat nearly three times more efficiently than copper or silver, the best conventional heat-conducting metals.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Kentucky conducts closed primary elections, meaning voters must be registered as a Democrat or Republican to vote in their respective party's primary.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The firm handles biological surveys, including protocol surveys, monitoring, and reporting; conducts pre-project environmental analyses; and supports contractors to remain in compliance throughout construction.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Nevada Mills conducts; Dave Woodman will narrate.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
In 2020, a visiting neuroscientist conducts a series of experiments into the possibilities of botanical consciousness.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The nonpartisan, independent Office of the Legislative Auditor conducts investigations and makes recommendations, but cannot make arrests.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Yes, how the state conducts oversight should change.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Paul Stellato, currently controller and chief accounting officer, was appointed interim CFO, while the company conducts an internal and external search to identify a permanent successor.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 May 2026
However, EVs tend to wear tires' tread faster due to the weight of the car, according to ConsumerReports, a nonprofit group that conducts independent testing of consumer products.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Following the video, CBS News conducts its own analysis.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
The growing list includes hot ice and even ice that conducts electricity.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
And the movie, in its rather familiar way, conducts the electricity of Michael Jackson.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Wet grass or damp sand conducts the Earth’s charge better than dry surfaces, so a morning walk on a dewy lawn or a stroll along the waterline both work particularly well.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Submerging in natural water like a ocean, river or lake conducts the Earth’s charge similarly to direct skin contact.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Don’t Underestimate the Time Commitment The interview that Summit County Rescue Group conducts with potential recruits takes half a day to complete.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Wet ground conducts heat better than dry ground.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The research team from UCLA Samueli School of Engineering reported that metallic theta-phase tantalum nitride conducts heat nearly three times more efficiently than copper or silver, the best conventional heat-conducting metals.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Kentucky conducts closed primary elections, meaning voters must be registered as a Democrat or Republican to vote in their respective party's primary.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The firm handles biological surveys, including protocol surveys, monitoring, and reporting; conducts pre-project environmental analyses; and supports contractors to remain in compliance throughout construction.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Nevada Mills conducts; Dave Woodman will narrate.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducts
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The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Scott Windhauser directs from his own script.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Co-written by its star Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, who directs, the play dramatizes the real-life violence of Ken McElroy, a man who terrorized a small town for years in rural Missouri.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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To understand why Ganymede still behaves like a magnetically active world, researchers built computer models that recreated the moon’s thermal history from its earliest days to the present.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The result is a condition that behaves less like an isolated skin issue and more like a chronic disease that requires long-term management.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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The Fed traditionally steers clear of political whims when devising monetary policy in part to maintain credibility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This year’s event raised money for UpSpire, an employment program; Tarrant Area Food Bank; United Community Centers, focusing on food and literacy; and Tarrant To & Through Partnership, which steers students toward college or careers.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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The SEALs team takes a photograph of bin Laden’s face and transmits it to American officials.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The Amp then transmits the audio through any connected speakers.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The government has methodically tightened internet censorship and established increasingly stringent controls over online activities, causing rumblings and rare public expressions of discontent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Residential environments currently lack the power density, redundancy, physical security, and environmental controls that enterprise workloads require.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Noun
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And, perhaps, his mental-health struggles, his mood swings, and the antisocial behaviors that The Dark Wizard recounts and suggests were the cost of — or maybe the reason for — his athletic prowess.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The flexibility considers local shopping behaviors so that each store offers a distinct and relevant feel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Verb
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And Cloudflare said the way the company operates has completely changed, adding that its AI use has increased by more than 600% in the last three months alone.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The machine operates with 200 qubits, and Chinese state media reported that key indicators, including the lifetime and reliability of its qubits, have already reached what researchers described as world-class levels.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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“Conducts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducts. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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