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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
Crews are expanding the highway to have two lanes going in both northbound and southbound directions.
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Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Video taken by a bystander in the area shows a mob of juveniles throwing punches on the street, with one group surrounding an officer before scattering in different directions.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
That would enable him to bring on grad students with fresh perspectives who could push the work in new directions.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Until Chicago, the state’s economic engine, can begin rowing in the same policy directions as our representatives in Springfield, getting Illinois out of the economic mud will continue to be an uphill battle.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
That translation runs in both directions.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
Nutrients streamed in both directions through the hyphal tunnels.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The directions are as easy as the name suggests—this dish comes together with just 15 minutes of active time and 30 minutes of baking.
—Anna Price Olson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, a child who struggles with organization, following directions, or self-advocacy may also feel lost in class.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Video taken by a bystander in the area shows a mob of juveniles throwing punches on the street, with one group surrounding an officer before scattering in different directions.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
That would enable him to bring on grad students with fresh perspectives who could push the work in new directions.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Until Chicago, the state’s economic engine, can begin rowing in the same policy directions as our representatives in Springfield, getting Illinois out of the economic mud will continue to be an uphill battle.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
That translation runs in both directions.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
Nutrients streamed in both directions through the hyphal tunnels.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The directions are as easy as the name suggests—this dish comes together with just 15 minutes of active time and 30 minutes of baking.
—Anna Price Olson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, a child who struggles with organization, following directions, or self-advocacy may also feel lost in class.
—Amanda Morin, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
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So, the mission team gave the Artemis 2 crew some instructions.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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To switch to Google Messages, Samsung's website gives users instructions to download the app from the Play Store, if not already on their phone, and set it as the default.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 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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Pilots learn to navigate using maps and compasses, as well as natural cues such as stars and terrain features including rivers, bridges and other landmarks to orient themselves and move toward friendly forces.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, this administration has demonstrated a talent for sudden pivots — foreign policy statements that change overnight, budget proposals that evaporate by morning, and messaging that suggests the communications team may be using different maps, compasses and time zones.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter that goes beyond the livestream, offering a closer look at the trends and figures shaping the ETF market.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the series, Swisher tests a variety of biotech breakthroughs and wellness trends for herself (think ketamine, red light and sound therapy).—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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It was written by an agency that no longer exists, and 17 specific orders haven’t been updated since 2001.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The following month, a hit squad, reportedly acting on bin Salman’s orders, strangled Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist who had been critical of the regime, and used a bone saw to dismember his corpse.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Demolition and recovery operations will resume Sunday morning at the site of the parking garage that partially collapsed this week in Grays Ferry.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Security company Trend Micro has documented that actors who’ve worked on past operations benefiting the North Korean government have used these addresses, particularly in scams involving fake recruiters.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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What's new is using criminal prosecutors for partisan purposes -- and there's no quotes about that in the case.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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For salary cap accounting purposes, this lump sum can be prorated (divided evenly) over the length of the contract to spread out the amount that counts against the cap.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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While Heuermann could hold the key to previously-unknown details surrounding the inner workings of a serial killer’s mind, Burgess cautions the ability to work alongside the FBI could feed into any narcissistic tendencies that are frequently observed in the most heinous criminals.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some have been critical of Chiu’s crowd-pleasing tendencies.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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