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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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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
Ballistic missiles can also be accurate, especially modern systems with advanced guidance.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Secrets of the Galaxy Filmmakers and cast offer insider guidance on where to look for Easter eggs in the pic.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
No guidance was provided at the time of the earnings statement release.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
According to the memo, the Environmental Protection Agency has 30 days to issue guidance explaining what repairs vehicle owners can legally make under the Clean Air Act while remaining in compliance with federal emissions laws.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Secrets of the Galaxy Filmmakers and cast offer insider guidance on where to look for Easter eggs in the pic.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
No guidance was provided at the time of the earnings statement release.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
According to the memo, the Environmental Protection Agency has 30 days to issue guidance explaining what repairs vehicle owners can legally make under the Clean Air Act while remaining in compliance with federal emissions laws.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
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This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
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Just over a month later, on June 1, a judge lifted mandatory supervision for Paul's parent time with Ever.
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Assembly Bill 3216 requires all school districts to enforce rules prohibiting student use of phones while under supervision.
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The American experiment, though imperfect, requires each generation's stewardship through hard work, community building, and creating opportunities, ensuring the dream is renewed, not just consumed.
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Based on the chaos that has ensued at CBS News under her watch, many CNN insiders are concerned over her possible stewardship of an even larger and more complex organization.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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In recent years China’s Communist Party has ramped up oversight of religious institutions, rolled back the use of ethnic minority languages in primary, secondary schools and kindergartens.
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The administration cast Anthropic — long a backer of government oversight of AI — as ideologically motivated.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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The 2026 Honor Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Boise State professor Phil Hartman, filled the air with festive tunes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Raman declined to comment on Bass’ handling of the Boyle Heights fire.
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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