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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3
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
As aviation grapples with its environmental footprint, leaders like Barberot demonstrate that sustainability advances often come from unexpected directions.
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Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
As for the slow reimbursement rate, Edwards said the blame can be pointed in several directions.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Yields and prices move in opposite directions.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Follow the directions on the seed package for spacing and planting depth.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Instead of blasting in all directions, like a primitive roadside bomb, an EFP directs and concentrates the force of its explosion.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Asked what tracks serve as the best introduction to their catalog, the sisters pointed in different directions.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Steps To Sign Up With DraftKings Promo Code Follow the directions below to sign up with the DraftKings promo code offer.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
As for the slow reimbursement rate, Edwards said the blame can be pointed in several directions.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Yields and prices move in opposite directions.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Follow the directions on the seed package for spacing and planting depth.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Instead of blasting in all directions, like a primitive roadside bomb, an EFP directs and concentrates the force of its explosion.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Asked what tracks serve as the best introduction to their catalog, the sisters pointed in different directions.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Steps To Sign Up With DraftKings Promo Code Follow the directions below to sign up with the DraftKings promo code offer.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Follow the instructions of the authorities on the ground.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Orienteering is an outdoor sport that requires athletes to navigate between checkpoints using maps and compasses.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This initial forecast by Deloitte is based on economic calculations and does not reflect consumer trends or consumer expectations about holiday spending plans.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mearns quail are less inclined to call, leaving biologists to infer trends in their population from wings that hunters voluntarily leave in barrels set out at popular hunting areas.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Finding the best drugstore moisturizer should entail a little playtime, and that’s doctor’s orders.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday’s majority ruling directly challenges the Supreme Court to overrule its precedent, citing its recent orders via the emergency docket.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Israel began ground operations within the city about a week ago.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Embedding causal inference to improve reasoning, reduce error cascades, and support safer, more reliable operations.—
Rajeev Ronanki,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those prompts might serve to reduce the AI’s default tendencies and keep the AI from going down rabbit holes with the person.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Dennis is often seen playing it as a way of acting out his manipulative tendencies toward actual human beings, and Dennis and Roman also go to a Hollywood party as Sims.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ever since, as the Taliban returned to power, once again issuing edicts to suppress women and girls, the clinic and its 34-year-old midwife Atifa have continued to provide a lifeline for mothers and young children.—
Elise Blanchard,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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One of the fundamental edicts of the [original Naked Gun creators] Zucker Brothers was you played against the comedy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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