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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
There’s a dusty cloud surrounding the central, contracting star, and that cloud is strongly suspected to be disk-like, with outflows and gaps in the dust in the two directions perpendicular to the disk.
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Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Clean the dust canister, filter, and brush roll according to the manufacturer's directions.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The interstate, which closed in both directions Friday evening, reopened around noon Saturday.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Interstate 70 in Hempfield Township has been shut down in both directions due to an overnight crash involving a tractor-trailer near Exit 54 for Yukon.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The social and emotional value—especially when playing with others outdoors—teaches kids cooperation, communication, following directions, and the art of winning/losing gracefully.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
The line was suspended in both directions while crews cleared the area and repairs were made to the tracks.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that anyone who wants to leave will eventually be permitted to do so, but Egypt has repeatedly said the Rafah crossing must open in both directions, fearing Israel could use it to push Palestinians out of Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Canucks and the Mammoth are two teams headed in opposite directions.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Clean the dust canister, filter, and brush roll according to the manufacturer's directions.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The interstate, which closed in both directions Friday evening, reopened around noon Saturday.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Interstate 70 in Hempfield Township has been shut down in both directions due to an overnight crash involving a tractor-trailer near Exit 54 for Yukon.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The social and emotional value—especially when playing with others outdoors—teaches kids cooperation, communication, following directions, and the art of winning/losing gracefully.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
The line was suspended in both directions while crews cleared the area and repairs were made to the tracks.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that anyone who wants to leave will eventually be permitted to do so, but Egypt has repeatedly said the Rafah crossing must open in both directions, fearing Israel could use it to push Palestinians out of Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Canucks and the Mammoth are two teams headed in opposite directions.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
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Those interested can find instructions for submitting a proposal here.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Students who ride the bus will be released directly from the school once the scene is deemed safe, while parents picking up their children are advised to wait for further instructions.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Increasingly, managements at the gleaming apartment complexes that have been built in the past few years are offering deals or discounts to prospective tenants, a practice that wasn’t happening back when the mega-wave of new apartment construction hit Connecticut after the pandemic.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 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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In ordinary magnetic materials, unpaired electrons behave like tiny compasses and eventually align with one another.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Jan. 2026
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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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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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As one of the most influential gatherings in the beauty and fragrance industry, Cosmoprof provides an ideal platform to showcase a perfume that prioritizes emotional resonance over fleeting trends.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Others who were detained, Brooks Jimenez said, were asylum seekers arriving at the local ICE office for routine check-ins to comply with their supervision orders.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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Together, dozens of self-driving robots have already logged more than 29,000 sidewalk miles and delivered nearly 28,000 food orders, according to city statistics.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last month, hundreds of businesses in Minneapolis shuttered their doors for a day as a form of protest against ICE operations in the city.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the aftermath, executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas seemed committed to a route of getting worse in the short term to improve in the long term.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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In particular, the anything-goes attitude of DIY venue ACS, where Han has performed with local cybergrind artist Supermotel K and Japan’s BBBBBB, has incubated his digital hardcore tendencies.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The winter market was not going to be as turbulent as the summer 2025 one had been, but Villa’s tendencies under manager Unai Emery always carry intrigue.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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