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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 live-action remake, which was directed by Thomas Kail, was announced in April 2023.
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
While waiting for instructions, Parkins says not to give the bird any food or water unless specifically directed by a rehabilitator.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Now, the volume has gone way up, and a lot of it's been directed at me and Coach McGuire, and our university.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Former Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes directed Conaway’s supervisor to investigate the claims, which ultimately showed the allegations of targeting were false.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
While waiting for instructions, Parkins says not to give the bird any food or water unless specifically directed by a rehabilitator.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Now, the volume has gone way up, and a lot of it's been directed at me and Coach McGuire, and our university.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Former Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes directed Conaway’s supervisor to investigate the claims, which ultimately showed the allegations of targeting were false.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directed
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Meanwhile, other matter is channeled to the poles of the black hole, from where it is blasted away as high-energy plasma jets travelling at near-light speeds.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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The players inhaled all the enthusiasm and channeled it.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Most declined to speak, with some saying they’d been instructed to stay quieter than usual during the unusually hectic shift.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Visitors who drop personal belongings into the water are instructed to notify onsite emergency personnel, who can determine whether recovery is possible, according to Urbia Cataratas, which manages the Brazilian side of the attraction.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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In addition to the prison sentence, Høiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In addition to the prison sentence, Hoiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The project was supervised by Becca Mann and StudioCanal’s Jean-Pierre Boiget and Delphine Roussel.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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Shasta County Superior Court judges denied two prior lawsuits that aimed to block Measure B from appearing on the ballot, including one from Shasta County’s attorney Joseph Larmour, without ruling on the substance of their cases.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Google has announced a new legal salvo aimed at a Chinese group called Outsider Enterprise, which is allegedly responsible for a massive AI-powered scam campaign.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Most of the storms will be steered inland towards the Florida Everglades and west coast due to the east breeze.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The researchers also found that this Higgs mode steered the crystal toward a phase that cannot be achieved by heating it.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Data from FlightAware showed that the plane had conducted nine flights between June 12 and June 14.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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At a Monday news conference, NTSB Vice Chairman Michael Graham spoke about the report and a separate report on revenue passenger-carrying operations, including skydiving, conducted in 2021.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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