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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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2
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
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
During regular elections, OCROV also conducts a risk-limiting audit for certain contests that are wholly within Orange County.
—Dorothy Elder, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
On stage, Colombian-American conductor Lina González-Granados, a rising star, conducts the Symphony on a program of music by Ricardo Castro, Paul Desenne, Gabriela Lena Frank, Jimmy López, Arturo Márquez, and Gabriela Ortiz, with performances by dancers from Redwood City’s Casa Círculo Cultural.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
North Korea conducts frequent missile tests that send projectiles over Japan or into nearby waters.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The state’s return is an average of 17 cents in tax revenue for every state dollar spent, according to Carlianne Patrick, an associate professor at Georgia State University who conducts audits of the state’s tax credit programs.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
According to SpaceX, Starshield conducts both Earth observation and communications missions.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
The internet monitoring platform conducts real-time monitoring and captures data that lets firms better understand their customers’ digital experiences through availability, performance, reachability and reliability.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
As Homeland Security secretary, Noem oversees the Transportation Security Administration, the federal agency that conducts airport security checks.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
This innovative material conducts protons well across various temperatures, from chilly to hot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to the general pool, Forbes conducts targeted outreach to standout leaders who may not have applied as part of the open call but whose work still caught our attention.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In connection with that settlement, CBS agreed to release a full transcript for all future interviews that 60 Minutes conducts with presidential candidates.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The occupational therapist conducts and evaluation and determines the direction of care, while the occupational therapy assistant takes the evaluation and creates goals, building a treatment plan and delivering that treatment.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
If an electron hops around a lot, the material conducts.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Jun Wang conducts, with soprano Manhua Gao, baritone Weiguang Dang, and special guest Shenshen Zhang on pipa, an instrument essential to many Asian works.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Many organizations also offer a mobile veterinary clinic that provides vaccines and conducts spay/neuter surgeries.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 14 July 2021
Verb
SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
During regular elections, OCROV also conducts a risk-limiting audit for certain contests that are wholly within Orange County.
—Dorothy Elder, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
On stage, Colombian-American conductor Lina González-Granados, a rising star, conducts the Symphony on a program of music by Ricardo Castro, Paul Desenne, Gabriela Lena Frank, Jimmy López, Arturo Márquez, and Gabriela Ortiz, with performances by dancers from Redwood City’s Casa Círculo Cultural.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
North Korea conducts frequent missile tests that send projectiles over Japan or into nearby waters.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The state’s return is an average of 17 cents in tax revenue for every state dollar spent, according to Carlianne Patrick, an associate professor at Georgia State University who conducts audits of the state’s tax credit programs.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
According to SpaceX, Starshield conducts both Earth observation and communications missions.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
The internet monitoring platform conducts real-time monitoring and captures data that lets firms better understand their customers’ digital experiences through availability, performance, reachability and reliability.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
As Homeland Security secretary, Noem oversees the Transportation Security Administration, the federal agency that conducts airport security checks.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Israel Getzov, entering his 11th season as music director, conducts.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
This innovative material conducts protons well across various temperatures, from chilly to hot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to the general pool, Forbes conducts targeted outreach to standout leaders who may not have applied as part of the open call but whose work still caught our attention.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In connection with that settlement, CBS agreed to release a full transcript for all future interviews that 60 Minutes conducts with presidential candidates.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The occupational therapist conducts and evaluation and determines the direction of care, while the occupational therapy assistant takes the evaluation and creates goals, building a treatment plan and delivering that treatment.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
If an electron hops around a lot, the material conducts.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Jun Wang conducts, with soprano Manhua Gao, baritone Weiguang Dang, and special guest Shenshen Zhang on pipa, an instrument essential to many Asian works.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Many organizations also offer a mobile veterinary clinic that provides vaccines and conducts spay/neuter surgeries.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 14 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducts
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Leading an all-female filmmaking team, Vanessa Caswill (Love at First Sight, Little Women mini-series) directs Reminders of Him from a screenplay by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine, based on Hoover’s novel.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Lee Sunday Evans once again directs, much of the original ensemble (including a mini-orchestra) has returned, and Krit Robinson’s wooden oval is back, in slightly larger form.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Dark matter behaves as a particle, and that’s fundamentally special compared to something that behaves as a field.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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The research team also tested how the material behaves in salt water, one of the most challenging environments possible.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Once activated, an external magnet mounted on a robotic arm steers the capsule with precision, guiding it like a joystick to the target area.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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From there, the hurricane center’s track steers the storm far away from land, even Bermuda to the north.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system is equipment that transmits information about the aircraft's location, speed, altitude and other important flight parameters.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Once embedded, the sensors feed their data to a roadside measurement unit, which stores and transmits the information for analysis.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For now, cross-chain stablecoins like USDC on XDC represent useful additions to the corporate treasury toolkit—offering speed and cost advantages for specific use cases while requiring careful risk management and operational controls.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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With strong parental controls built right into the app, families can enjoy listening together with confidence and ease.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What works about the movies — the believable kid behaviors, Skarsgård’s performance, and a steady stream of scares — isn’t what’s driving the show.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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These behaviors weren’t just superficial.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The group operates entirely through foster homes rather than cages, allowing cats to experience comfort and routine before adoption.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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So many basketball books—my own included—pitch themselves as true windows into how that world operates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Conducts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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