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 California Highway Patrol also temporarily shut down State Route 330 in both directions to secure the scene.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Follow the box directions to make this on the stove or in the microwave.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
There’s a twofold difference in both directions.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The buildings surrounding the towers collapsed from all directions.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
Automation can go in either of these directions; that’s why the task of the left is to create social and cultural conditions in which the benign and constructive aspects of technology and automation are primary.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent years, what was seen as a purely utilitarian style has gotten a second look from designer labels, who’ve pushed the zip fleece in new directions with bold patterns and fabric blends that incorporate natural fibers.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Traditions and past opinions no longer feel right as our conversations take on surprising new directions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Follow the box directions to make this on the stove or in the microwave.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
There’s a twofold difference in both directions.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The buildings surrounding the towers collapsed from all directions.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
Automation can go in either of these directions; that’s why the task of the left is to create social and cultural conditions in which the benign and constructive aspects of technology and automation are primary.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent years, what was seen as a purely utilitarian style has gotten a second look from designer labels, who’ve pushed the zip fleece in new directions with bold patterns and fabric blends that incorporate natural fibers.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
With a few simple directions from Lightfoot, the tape started rolling, band members began playing, and out came a haunting, unrelenting sound that evoked the sensation of a roiling sea, complete with an opening drum fill that struck like a thunderclap.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Traditions and past opinions no longer feel right as our conversations take on surprising new directions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
Noun
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With all cleaning solutions for every area, Mock recommends reading the labels, instructions, and any warnings very thoroughly to ensure the proper use.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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Starting in 1910, the company served as the secretive supplier to the commandos of the Italian Navy, starting out crafting precision instruments such as gun sights and luminescent compasses before creating its first watches in 1935.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 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
Noun
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Yet the trends at home are not irreversible.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Both of those trends have been amplified during his second term, Meyler said.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Players must focus on teamwork, communication and coordination to successfully complete orders before customers get angry and storm out.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Available for dine-in or, if ordering from a Buffalo Wild Wings GO location, available for walk-in/orders placed at the counter only.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Senators attached the continuing resolution to a package of spending bills addressing military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture and congressional operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These innovations can be used for a variety of purposes, including assisting humans with tasks, conducting research, or performing dangerous or tedious jobs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The collaboration between certain MAGA influencers and animal-rights activists has drawn out the most confrontational tendencies within each camp.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Steed said her mother was born around the time of the 1953 raid and grew up with anti-government and, in turn, anti-vaccine tendencies.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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