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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
Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) indicated that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has a trump card in his deck, which will prove to be invaluable once Congress conducts its House speaker vote next month.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
The Public Policy Institute of California, a think tank that conducts vigorous and objective research into vital state issues, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of retrospective reports.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Findings included that the MPD uses excessive force, conducts unlawful stops, searches, and arrests, and unlawfully discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Unlike city agencies, there is no structure where the city routinely conducts performance audits of the fund.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
Duncan said he was denied access to learn how Arizona conducts executions.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition to those allegations, the DOJ said its investigation found that the police department routinely conducts unlawful stops, searches and arrests.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
The company, which conducts air cargo flights and charter services, did not disclose the names of the pilots.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) indicated that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has a trump card in his deck, which will prove to be invaluable once Congress conducts its House speaker vote next month.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
The Public Policy Institute of California, a think tank that conducts vigorous and objective research into vital state issues, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of retrospective reports.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Findings included that the MPD uses excessive force, conducts unlawful stops, searches, and arrests, and unlawfully discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Unlike city agencies, there is no structure where the city routinely conducts performance audits of the fund.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
Duncan said he was denied access to learn how Arizona conducts executions.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition to those allegations, the DOJ said its investigation found that the police department routinely conducts unlawful stops, searches and arrests.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducts
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Missy Barnes directs the production, which tells the story of the title character, a teenage girl who endures relentless bullying at school and a fanatically religious mother at home.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wade Hair directs the musical for the theater, 6900 Aloma Ave.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Acutely self-aware but nevertheless unapologetic, Vasquez steers his surreal and cynical midnight treasure just to the point of mainstream acceptability here.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Dec. 2024
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Authentic Brands Group now also steers Muhammad Ali’s and Elvis Presley’s publicity rights.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
6 Dec. 2024
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Unlike narrowband or Wi-Fi technologies that use specific frequency bands, UWB transmits data across a wide range of frequencies, enabling precise location tracking, high data rates and minimal interference with other signals.—
Iri Trashanki,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The tower transmits signals to the local radio station, KKOB-AM.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
15 Oct. 2024
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BECs allow scientists to study quantum effects on a large scale, making strange quantum behaviors visible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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And several researchers who have dedicated their career to studying vaccine behaviors have not yet heard that their grants have been affected.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ant operates Alipay, one of the two major apps for mobile payments in China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Port of Oakland, which operates the Oakland Airport, agreed to reduce noise pollution during the project as part of its settlement with the city of Alameda and the community group Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity.—
Chase Hunter,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Disturbing the peace carries a maximum sentence of 90 days or a $100 fine in Louisiana.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge, which carries a death penalty.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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An instructor guides the class through shaping a cylinder, then attaching the bottom and handle.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Setting out with a plan guides the entire process and leads you to a polished result.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Conducts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducts. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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