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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 documentary is produced by Grammy Award-winning rap artist Macklemore and directed by Kei Pritsker, a journalist and producer at BreakThrough News, and award-winning filmmaker Michael T Workman (Meantime).
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Similarly, in Spain, foreign capital has been directed to areas with high growth potential, boosting underdeveloped neighborhoods.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Bondi this week directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer George Hanson, 60, so he can be executed for his role in the kidnapping and killing of a 77-year-old woman in Tulsa in 1999.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Shapovalov later told the website Tennis Majors that his comment wasn’t directed at Sinner, but at an anti-doping process that has not given other players the same benefit of the doubt and quick attention that players saw the ITIA granting to Sinner.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
Similarly, in Spain, foreign capital has been directed to areas with high growth potential, boosting underdeveloped neighborhoods.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Bondi this week directed the Federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer George Hanson, 60, so he can be executed for his role in the kidnapping and killing of a 77-year-old woman in Tulsa in 1999.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Shapovalov later told the website Tennis Majors that his comment wasn’t directed at Sinner, but at an anti-doping process that has not given other players the same benefit of the doubt and quick attention that players saw the ITIA granting to Sinner.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directed
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Liberty Gas, which provides gas services throughout Lexington, shut off gas lines citywide Wednesday night and instructed all residents to check pilot lights in their homes, city officials said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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One group was instructed to cut calories by 80% on fasting days.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Samsung will herald its AI future at CES this week, and while the S25 will be more capable than any Galaxy before to process AI on-device, the reality is this is going to be a hybrid solution and the clear differences users had been steered towards are more blurry than before.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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This interest is being steered by Flavio Briatore, their executive advisor, who sees Colapinto as part of a growing trend in Formula 1 to focus on nurturing young talents.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The last time three Rivet Joint jets operated from Kadena Air Base was in mid-2023.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Yet these complex systems can fail for any number of reasons, and, sometimes, these components may be operated by third-party providers in the cloud, too.—
Ann Schlemmer,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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People have doubted them ever since a 2-1 win over Villa at the City Ground — which came amid a run of six consecutive victories — guided them into the top four.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Martin, who had guided the club back into the Premier League at the first time of asking, was now being ridiculed for his possession-heavy style of football that sees his teams playing out from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Hollywood has asked actors to bulk up, slim down, and go full shapeshifter for decades — but Channing Tatum is done playing along.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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On multiple occasions over the last few days, in important ties (also referring to the League Cup final in England between Chelsea and Manchester City last Saturday at Pride Park, home of second-tier men’s team Derby County), our members have been asked to play in substandard conditions.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directed. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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