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as in channeled
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us
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as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left
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as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about
the music teacher directs both the student orchestra and the marching band
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as in aimed
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
we quickly directed our attention toward the noise coming from the rear
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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the guide directed the tour through the museum with commendable efficiency and expertise
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Recent Examples of directed
The series also stars Cho Seung-woo and Park Su-yeon, directed by Choi Jung-gyu.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
My will is scattered, directed toward many contradictory things, and easily distracted.
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Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Under the order, Maryland's Department of Emergency Management is directed to coordinate the preparation of the state government to protect residents.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Asked about his future, Migné directed questions to the Haitian Football Federation.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
My will is scattered, directed toward many contradictory things, and easily distracted.
—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Under the order, Maryland's Department of Emergency Management is directed to coordinate the preparation of the state government to protect residents.
—
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Asked about his future, Migné directed questions to the Haitian Football Federation.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directed
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Talent development will be channeled through the Jakarta Film Lab initiative, offering training, mentorship and certification programs for writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors and crew.
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Bennett, who turned 2 on May 8, channeled his father during the Masters Tournament’s Par 3 Contest in April, toting a toy golf club on the course while little brother Remy, born March 27, nestled up against Meredith, 30.
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Fans have been instructed to move indoors at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, which is hosting tonight’s match between Tunisia and Netherlands.
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Employees were instructed to go home after bugs were detected in the building, according to state workers and union representatives.
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He was also ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution and $25,000 to the city.
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At a hearing on June 24 observed by The Times, 14 immigrants didn’t make their appointment, and were ordered removable by the end of the day.
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But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
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That enables Cadence’s system, which is supervised by physicians, to alert a clinician when a patient is deteriorating before a stroke or heart attack, for example.
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All of them were aimed at creating new congressional district maps that favor their party.
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The House of Representatives easily approved bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting kids online, a significant step in a yearslong journey to rein in social media companies' interactions with children.
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Over the course of a 60-year-plus career, Davis steered Columbia, Arista and J Records to the pinnacle of the pop music business.
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Trump steered away from the baby blue and white colors that Air Force One has sported since the Kennedy administration, opting for an entirely new livery.
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The project also included heavy-ion radiation testing conducted by NASA to evaluate the platform’s resilience for orbital and lunar missions.
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The commander of the NC13 strike UGV company in the 3rd Assault Brigade told the Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi in December that his unit has already conducted offensive operations using multiple armed robots simultaneously.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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“Directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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