1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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2
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers
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Recent Examples of guidance
That said, the Senate typically adheres to the parliamentarian’s guidance, according to Time.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
His guidance draws on the work of a former journalist named Lenore Skenazy.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
These instruments work in sync with the telescopes' guidance systems in order to be able to look deep into the universe.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 June 2025
According to guidance from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, deaf dogs are just as capable of living full and happy lives as hearing dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
His guidance draws on the work of a former journalist named Lenore Skenazy.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
These instruments work in sync with the telescopes' guidance systems in order to be able to look deep into the universe.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 June 2025
According to guidance from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, deaf dogs are just as capable of living full and happy lives as hearing dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
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Google has already issued advice on how to mitigate the dangers of recent SMS Blaster attacks, where the hacker doesn’t even need to know your phone number.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Digital Nomads Cultivate Self-Reliance That Drives Performance Working without direct supervision requires a high level of discipline.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Instead, they were placed under an order of supervision, which required them to check in annually with immigration officials.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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His stewardship of the state during the COVID-19 pandemic was roundly criticized as overreach by Republicans with some municipal leaders ignoring business shutdown orders.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Trade chips Under the stewardship of president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford and general manager Patrik Allvin, the Canucks have generally been an aggressive team on the trade market.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Resilience is more than traditional risk management, the report states.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Simply removing bears from the list and handing management to the states, which is the default after a species delisting, isn’t enough, says Chris Servheen — not when so much is still in flux.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Underestimating The Complexity Of Device Retrieval And Wiping One critical oversight is underestimating the complexity of reverse logistics for device retrieval and secure data wiping during offboarding.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The resolution is part of a broader debate over executive war powers and the need for legislative oversight in military decisions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Art direction is led by Pawas Sawatchaiyamet (Monkey Man) and visual effects is headed by Lee Stringer (Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, Star Wars: Clone Wars).—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Moreover, some leadership teams today have heightened security concerns, in addition to the challenge of acting as the face and key driver of an organization’s strategic direction.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In traditional robots, a control system analyzes sensory data and tells the machine what to do.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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His lowest marks concerned his handling of deportations, where his net approval rating stood at -20, down from -16 in early June.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The survey also found that Trump is underwater on his handling of deportations and immigration.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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