1
as in to show
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
the pastry chef guided her through the creation of the wedding cake, showing her how to ice the layers, fashion the elaborate decorations, and assemble the whole shebang
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2
as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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3
as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
would be happy to guide you folks to the historic part of town
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Recent Examples of guide
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
With those responses in hand, county officials, staff, Realtors, financial experts, business owners, nonprofits and residents have been divided into three work groups:
Agriculture Work Group: guides the county’s efforts to promote agriculture and rural communities.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
The team also included five Sherpa guides and a cameraman.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Verb
Traffic control sign patterns will guide motorists through the work zone, according to the agency.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
With those responses in hand, county officials, staff, Realtors, financial experts, business owners, nonprofits and residents have been divided into three work groups:
Agriculture Work Group: guides the county’s efforts to promote agriculture and rural communities.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
Noun
Most supplements that the Sun-Times has run this year — from puzzles to how-to guides — have been from Hearst, Tracy Brown, the chief partnerships officer for Sun-Times parent Chicago Public Media, told CNN.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
The team also included five Sherpa guides and a cameraman.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guide
Verb
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That same month, public records show East Carolina University entered an 18-month, $50,450 contract with Deloitte for consulting services related to its athletic department.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Gray supervised a special housing unit at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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There’s similar apprehension about the new Judicial Disciplinary Tribunal that’s meant to supervise judges in office.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Otherwise, Parkinson has steered clear of borrowing players from elsewhere, focusing instead on permanent signings.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the plan steers the Kingdom from reliance on oil to become a global leader in such sectors as technology, entertainment and tourism.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi handles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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On the night of May 21, three armed security officers stood guard as the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington held its annual meeting in the nation’s capital.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Craig Berube was openly against playing William Nylander with Matthews in his first season coaching the Leafs.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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But there has been something about coaching this team, at this stage in his career, that had Maurice make a bold statement Saturday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
Verb
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In addition to his new position as town marshal, Byrd will also be overseeing the move into a new police department.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey oversee the film for Lionsgate, with Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo and Matt Leonetti having negotiated the deal for the studio.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The longtime Trump ally and budget guru worked closely with Musk on the initiative, leading efforts to cut agency regulations and pushing a controversial idea in favor of Trump’s authority to impound funds.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
29 May 2025
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As adoption grows, the firms that will lead are those combining digital tools with practical insight, treating AI not as a cure-all solution, but as part of a broader strategy to improve performance, manage complexity, and build for the long run.—
Angelica Krystle Donati,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Two hikers called 911 to report their hiking companion had died, New York rangers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Times are good for the growing number of pet loving travelers out there who are enjoying ever greater and smoother accommodations for their furry companions.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Guide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guide. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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