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 final Cocteau Twins album is an underrated gem that hints at directions the band could have continued in.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Empty fields and croplands surround Denver International Airport in most directions.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Federal Boulevard was closed in both directions after the crash.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Nearby, Highway 60 was closed in both directions before partially reopening on May 11.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 May 2026
His own aspirations have pulled him in several directions.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Two new books approach love from opposite directions.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026
Instead, it gets launched outward as two narrow jets blasting in opposite directions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Regular service on the Tehran–Moscow route will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in both directions, IRNA reported, citing officials with Mahan Air.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Empty fields and croplands surround Denver International Airport in most directions.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Federal Boulevard was closed in both directions after the crash.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Nearby, Highway 60 was closed in both directions before partially reopening on May 11.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 May 2026
His own aspirations have pulled him in several directions.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Two new books approach love from opposite directions.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2026
Instead, it gets launched outward as two narrow jets blasting in opposite directions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Regular service on the Tehran–Moscow route will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in both directions, IRNA reported, citing officials with Mahan Air.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
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The resulting disruptions include numerous school and business closings, remote work instructions and finding alternate sites for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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For the 2025 version, our approximately 10 pairings of drivers and navigators arrived on a Wednesday and convened at Monaco’s Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo to sign in and receive preliminary instructions for the next day’s start.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Noun
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These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Information about Spirit’s plans was equally scarce among managements of airports the airline serves.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Forest fires have prompted both humans and wildlife to move to new places, increasing the risk, said Roberto Debbag, vice president of the Latin American Society of Vaccinology, while tourism trends have also had an effect.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Beyond the bar, guests have access to an exclusive room service menu with proper meals for breakfast, dinner, and late-night orders.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The catering started in 2025, and the Greek orders poured in.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Noun
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What Bianchi failed to mention is the same standard should also be applied to the Magic’s president of basketball operations, Jeff Weltman.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The analyst noted that BIP delivered a 10% growth in its Q1 FFOPU, or funds from operations per unit, to 90 cents, in line with the Street's expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Water conservation The communities of Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Orion Township have urged all of their residents to conserve water and use it only for necessary purposes.—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Americans of all political tendencies increasingly favor sweeping, disorienting political change.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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With the Jax-sized hole in the cast, the narcissistic tendencies in the other men become more glaring, showing how covert mistreatment can slowly chip away at a relationship.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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