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
Pedestrians surged in all directions along the sidewalks.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Some of the resort offerings feel a little forced (or like an episode of White Lotus), especially the Haab dinner experience when locals dress up in traditional Maya garb and put on a performance to honor the four cardinal directions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
No application method is completely risk-free, but carefully following label directions is the best way to protect yourself, your landscape, and your neighbors’ plants.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
DuSable Lake Shore Drive was shut down in both directions, and at least one officer was helped into an ambulance.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
One victim was the bakery’s owner, another worked there, three were customers and another was someone who had stopped in to ask directions.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Grass will develop a grain based on your past cutting directions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Drivers on Interstate 277 could face traffic congestion over the next four months as inside lanes in both directions close beginning Tuesday.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Aim for when nothing in your life pulls in different directions.
—Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Some of the resort offerings feel a little forced (or like an episode of White Lotus), especially the Haab dinner experience when locals dress up in traditional Maya garb and put on a performance to honor the four cardinal directions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
No application method is completely risk-free, but carefully following label directions is the best way to protect yourself, your landscape, and your neighbors’ plants.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
DuSable Lake Shore Drive was shut down in both directions, and at least one officer was helped into an ambulance.
—Desmon Yancy, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
One victim was the bakery’s owner, another worked there, three were customers and another was someone who had stopped in to ask directions.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Grass will develop a grain based on your past cutting directions.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Drivers on Interstate 277 could face traffic congestion over the next four months as inside lanes in both directions close beginning Tuesday.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Aim for when nothing in your life pulls in different directions.
—Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
Noun
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Below, check out the differences between the VPNs, along with step-by-step instructions on how to use them to watch Love Island UK in the US.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
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Hence, sharing complex mission data or receiving new instructions forces the drones to halt operations and swim all the way back to the surface.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Noun
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These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Information about Spirit’s plans was equally scarce among managements of airports the airline serves.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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So many role-playing games spoonfeed you with compasses and waypoints and fourth-wall-breaking warnings.—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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As for steering a buggy to the Artemis base, compasses don’t work on the moon, and dust will adhere to optics, so NASA has pioneered plans to use Earth’s Galileo and GPS satellites to navigate.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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The collaboration arrives amid broader industry discussions surrounding originality and ownership in beauty, where viral trends often move faster than proper attribution.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Duterte, who stepped down in 2022 after his stormy six-year term, was arrested last year on orders of the ICC and flown to the Netherlands, where he was detained and will face trial for alleged crimes against humanity starting in November over some of the killings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Living quarters included bunk beds, a small kitchen, restrooms, and communal areas where crews spent 24-hour rotations waiting for orders that everyone hoped would never arrive.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The Red Sox could also call old friend Paul Toboni, who left his post as Red Sox assistant general manager last fall to take over as head of baseball operations for the rebuilding Washington Nationals.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Russian military bloggers have warned that even small mines scattered along key highways could repeatedly halt traffic for inspections and demining operations.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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While there is nothing particularly Jordanian about the design, the interiors serve multiple purposes for visiting business travelers and tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The next major point of interest is the punchy, barely contained synth bass that eats up much of the mix, but even that is pulling from a predictable arsenal of Max Martin tendencies.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Even so, there is a real responsibility on the introverted leader to understand how their natural tendencies land with the people around them and how to be most effective within that awareness.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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