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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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
The guidance flags the NWS office for Austin and San Antonio to note the flood risk.
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Ringer said the most plausible explanation for Grok’s search for Musk’s guidance is assuming the person is asking for the opinions of xAI or Musk.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Shares of the real estate investment trust took a hit after the company gave long-term guidance during its investor day in late June that disappointed investors.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 July 2025
In 2021, the CDC lowered the blood lead reference value from five to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter, and the state updated its guidance as of January 2025, according to the IDPH.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Ringer said the most plausible explanation for Grok’s search for Musk’s guidance is assuming the person is asking for the opinions of xAI or Musk.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Shares of the real estate investment trust took a hit after the company gave long-term guidance during its investor day in late June that disappointed investors.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 July 2025
In 2021, the CDC lowered the blood lead reference value from five to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter, and the state updated its guidance as of January 2025, according to the IDPH.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
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For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Intermittent remote supervision and remote assistance continue forever, and do not disqualify a team from crossing the line.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Some factors can make drowning more likely, including not knowing how to swim, a lack of close supervision, not wearing a life jacket and drinking alcohol while recreating near or in water.—
Don Sweeney
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Clear desk enforcement helped the firm reduce data exposure and created a culture of information stewardship.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Tad underscores the importance of treating water stewardship as a generational responsibility — pointing out that lakes can degrade over time if not carefully managed.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Leslie Lee, Head of Product at Squid AI, brings 20 years in enterprise AI, data analytics, scalable automation and cloud product management.—
Leslie Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The instructor had been discussing the concept of dynamic equilibrium in river management, which holds that healthy rivers with free meander patterns can achieve the right balance of sediment transport and riverbed stability to keep them from turning destructive.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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My experience shows that with careful planning, responsible AI practices and human oversight, agentic AI not only addresses today’s support challenges but also paves the way for entirely new service models.—
Varun Milind Kulkarni,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Arizona passed a law creating an independent oversight office for state prisons.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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They’re then added into the mascarpone mixture one spoonful at a time, while stirring gently in the same direction to achieve a consistent light and airy texture.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Always follow package directions when applying fertilizer to your garden to avoid over-fertilizing.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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And in today’s digital world, even a small mistake—intentional or not—can quickly spiral out of control and damage trust.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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This will help prevent an uncomfortable burning sensation in areas of the body that are touched after handling, caused by capsaicin, an active component of hot chile peppers.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
22 July 2025
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The president also continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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