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
The dramatic crash, which sent three people to the hospital in critical condition, initially halted traffic in both directions of the highway.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Photos from traffic cameras show heavy congestion in both directions as a result of the crash.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Berk Eratay, Gumrukcu’s close friend, was sentenced to 110 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in receiving directions from Gumrukcu and reaching out to another friend, Aron Ethridge, to find a hitman.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
According to the social media user who shared the footage on TikTok, a witness said the woman had pulled over to ask for directions when DHS officers quickly intervened, threw her to the ground, and led her away.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Milan Fashion Week revealed a wide variety directions for Spring/Summer 2026 denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Often, my opinions or feedback would be passed over in favor of other directions that the team wanted to steer the ship in.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2025
Some try to recreate the oxford shirt of Ivy’s golden era, while others push it in new directions.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions for al dente; drain and set aside.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Photos from traffic cameras show heavy congestion in both directions as a result of the crash.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Berk Eratay, Gumrukcu’s close friend, was sentenced to 110 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in receiving directions from Gumrukcu and reaching out to another friend, Aron Ethridge, to find a hitman.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
According to the social media user who shared the footage on TikTok, a witness said the woman had pulled over to ask for directions when DHS officers quickly intervened, threw her to the ground, and led her away.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Milan Fashion Week revealed a wide variety directions for Spring/Summer 2026 denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Often, my opinions or feedback would be passed over in favor of other directions that the team wanted to steer the ship in.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2025
Some try to recreate the oxford shirt of Ivy’s golden era, while others push it in new directions.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions for al dente; drain and set aside.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
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There are also instructions for plenty of creepy cocktails and even craft projects for constructing kooky table decor to match.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pamphlet offered instructions for how to acoustically recognize an incoming threat and how to determine whether the source is machine-gun fire, artillery fire, rocket launchers, or an air raid.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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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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Orienteering is an outdoor sport that requires athletes to navigate between checkpoints using maps and compasses.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Within weeks of its launch, Nano Banana had completed over 200 million edits and given rise to several social media trends.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Experts and business owners told with regards to the retail sector that raising prices to cope with long-term inflationary trends and recent pressures is a difficult balancing act—that while potentially necessary to protect profitability, risks alienating increasingly budget-conscious consumers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Analyzing its grocery orders that included candy in 2024, Instacart found each state's Halloween candy preferences.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Committee to Protect Journalists advises reporters covering protests to comply with dispersal orders from law enforcement and to ensure press credentials are visible to police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dillon Maroney, Tarrant County Precinct 4 executive administrator of operations, estimated that Segment 1 will be ready to break ground in March 2026.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the exact date of the ownership change is still unknown, operations will shift under the United Community Center — including a new age cap of 3 years for on-campus care and a schedule that no longer aligns with Alverno’s academic breaks.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Antoni, a former Heritage Foundation economist, had come under fire for his history of social media posts that used economic stats for partisan purposes, sexist remarks, and insults targeting gay TV anchors.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is presumably a reference to Perkins' status as a closeted gay man, something Hitchcock likely knew, and not because Perkins had homicidal tendencies.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This can lead to stress, perfectionist tendencies, and feeling not good enough when the other sibs inevitably misbehave.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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