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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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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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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
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Hotel staff will even meet arriving guests on a Shinkansen or Narita Express platform, provided the service is arranged in advance, then guide them through one of the world’s busiest stations.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Sheridan bought several travel guides to different countries for research, and the duo got to work.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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Verb
Eventually, Holden opened up to Steve about his childhood without having a father, and Steve immediately wanted to help guide the teen down the right path.
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Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Hotel staff will even meet arriving guests on a Shinkansen or Narita Express platform, provided the service is arranged in advance, then guide them through one of the world’s busiest stations.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Noun
In an interview with The New York Times, the guide reflected on how Jessie captured the impressive footage.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Sheridan bought several travel guides to different countries for research, and the duo got to work.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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That enables Cadence’s system, which is supervised by physicians, to alert a clinician when a patient is deteriorating before a stroke or heart attack, for example.
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Judge Stacy Street sentenced Beckwith to three years supervised probation, the court clerk confirmed to USA TODAY.
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The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems.
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This spring, Russert received a call from leadership at MS NOW, steered by former CNN executive Rebecca Kutler.
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Los Angeles acquired guard Darius Garland in a trade last season, and there are rumors that Kawhi Leonard is on the trade block.
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After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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As part of his work overseeing health and performance programs at Google for 17 years, Newton Cheng researched the studies to understand the isolation and loneliness that can accompany working from home.
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Mozeliak will oversee day-to-day baseball operations while assisting the search for the next GM, team president Molly Jolly said in a news release.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani leads the NL in votes received, which would give him the automatic starting spot at DH should that lead hold into Thursday, knocking Schmitt out of contention.
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Mbappé’s brace led les Bleus to a 3-0 victory in Philadelphia as France had to battle Iraq and Mother Nature.
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The companion app can then further the shame by generating reports that highlight your strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas that might need some work.
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The volume is then entrusted to the Rat Queen and her companions, who battle the Rat Reaperess—death herself, a Grim Reaper in a rat head and showgirl bodysuit, who appears onstage each night armed with a scythe.
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“Guide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guide. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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