1
as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
we were given very specific directions for the first part of the exam
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2
as in managements
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
working under the close direction of the engineering supervisor
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as in compasses
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a life that seemed to lack any direction other than the mindless pursuit of empty pleasures
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as in trends
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
some older people worry about the overall direction that political discourse has taken lately
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Recent Examples of directions
While driving around, Wilson spotted Ruiz walking to work and stopped to ask for directions.
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Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Interestingly enough, gold and silver moved in the opposite directions, reaching record highs, according to a Bloomberg article.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In late 2025, an East Los Angeles woman shared a message with the public, pleading for the return of a necklace holding her late daughter's ashes, which was stolen when a woman pretended to ask her for directions and hugged her in return.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
With Kirk gone, doubts and disagreements about Israel, tariffs, and—the big one—Epstein have spun out in a variety of directions.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions, so when investors are reluctant to lend to a government, the price of the bond falls and the yield rises.
—Chloe Taylor,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
The other four are for open seats, meaning Carter is the only incumbent who is taking fire from so many directions.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The rural highway was closed in both directions while the crash was investigated and the wreckage cleared.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The noise that went around the ground was a cross between Aussie laughter, English tears, and wheels cascading in all directions.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Interestingly enough, gold and silver moved in the opposite directions, reaching record highs, according to a Bloomberg article.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
In late 2025, an East Los Angeles woman shared a message with the public, pleading for the return of a necklace holding her late daughter's ashes, which was stolen when a woman pretended to ask her for directions and hugged her in return.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
With Kirk gone, doubts and disagreements about Israel, tariffs, and—the big one—Epstein have spun out in a variety of directions.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions, so when investors are reluctant to lend to a government, the price of the bond falls and the yield rises.
—Chloe Taylor,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
The other four are for open seats, meaning Carter is the only incumbent who is taking fire from so many directions.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The rural highway was closed in both directions while the crash was investigated and the wreckage cleared.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The noise that went around the ground was a cross between Aussie laughter, English tears, and wheels cascading in all directions.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
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The company also announced a partnership with Google DeepMind to integrate Gemini Robotics AI, enabling Atlas to reason through complex instructions and operate in unstructured environments.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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At first, doctors sent them home from the hospital with instructions to monitor her symptoms.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Over 1,000 years ago, explorers began using compasses, typically made with a floating cork or piece of wood with a magnetized needle in it, to find their way.—
Scott Brame,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
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Starting in 1910, the company served as the secretive supplier to the commandos of the Italian Navy, starting out crafting precision instruments such as gun sights and luminescent compasses before creating its first watches in 1935.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Last spring, the owners closed their downtown location and consolidated at 310 SW Blue Parkway in the Pine Tree Plaza, mainly due to the timing of the downtown lease as well as industry trends, Boehm said.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Together, these trends have turned industrial space into a cornerstone of national logistics and digital capacity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In December 2025, the heavy apparatus count was down to 240 and 207 ambulances with 90 service orders, according to LAFD data.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Kings Mountain facility, west of Charlotte in Gaston County, will handle e-commerce orders for large items such as televisions, furniture, and appliances.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The shooting, which came one day after a federal agent shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis, prompted protests over federal agents' aggressive tactics during immigration enforcement operations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Some government offices and financial institutions were damaged during the unrest, residents said, while merchants reported being ordered to reopen businesses despite ongoing security operations.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The modern world offers an endless selection of rabbit holes, into which those of us with obsessive tendencies can pour virtually unlimited amounts of time, energy and love.—
Loz Blain
January 15,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some past tendencies may offer a hint.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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