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
One person was killed and five others were injured after the plane crashed on Laredo’s Loop 20 highway, shutting down traffic in both directions and strewing debris across multiple lanes.
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Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
This year’s Southeast Asia 500, Fortune’s annual ranking of the region’s largest companies by revenue, captures a corporate landscape pulling in two directions at once.
—Andrew Staples, Fortune, 16 June 2026
Always follow the soil test recommendations and the application directions on the fertilizer label.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
California Highway Patrol said both directions of the freeway were closed in San Joaquin County.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Brain image studies have revealed stark changes in the brains of people who learn a new language, memorize complex driving directions, and regularly play challenging games.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Heat the rice according to the package directions and transfer it to a serving bowl.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
The founders acknowledge that installation can often become one of the most time-intensive aspects of decorative lighting projects, particularly when layouts involve multiple directions, angles, or architectural features.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
This year’s Southeast Asia 500, Fortune’s annual ranking of the region’s largest companies by revenue, captures a corporate landscape pulling in two directions at once.
—Andrew Staples, Fortune, 16 June 2026
Always follow the soil test recommendations and the application directions on the fertilizer label.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
California Highway Patrol said both directions of the freeway were closed in San Joaquin County.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Brain image studies have revealed stark changes in the brains of people who learn a new language, memorize complex driving directions, and regularly play challenging games.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Heat the rice according to the package directions and transfer it to a serving bowl.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
The founders acknowledge that installation can often become one of the most time-intensive aspects of decorative lighting projects, particularly when layouts involve multiple directions, angles, or architectural features.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
Noun
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Siobhan mostly rolls with Lily’s choices, while realizing the night shift isn’t getting instructions, and trying to solve the problem.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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El Money provided detailed instructions to Lavrynovych on the targets, how to mix flammable substances and steps to avoid being caught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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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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As part of the campaign, schools will also receive teacher instructional kits — rulers, compasses, chalk, clocks and notebooks — to enhance lesson delivery and improve learning for displaced and vulnerable children.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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There are these ideas about sunstones and sundials, or little sun compasses, which are entirely possible.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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The spice company identified three additional flavor trends to follow next year.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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Kate Perez covers national trends and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The evacuation orders have since been lifted.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Smart911 will also send out alerts about water shutoffs, boil orders, road closures and other emergency situations.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Local authorities will continue monitoring roadways and coordinating clearing operations on major routes.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Company officials said the effort required extensive engineering work to integrate new flight-control systems, safety equipment, and telemetry packages into aircraft that were never designed for unmanned operations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This is the historic Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, frequently used for ceremonial purposes, including swearing ins of Supreme Court justices, cabinet officials, and formal receptions.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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These tendencies, if not balanced by Humility and Collaboration, can undermine both their own well-being and the collective efforts of their team.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Lee’s philosophical tendencies are different from what White ran under Billy Donovan for six years.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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