guided

verb

past tense of guide
1
as in led
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 supervised
to look after and make decisions about thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well

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3
as in steered
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 guided And Loftin’s clutch gene has guided the Royals to key victories. — Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 There’s much less ambiguity in Houston, where returnee Conner Weigman — who guided the Cougars to 10 wins in 2025 — is solidified as the starter. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The business is expected to accelerate once again, with revenue growth guided to 45% in constant currency in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Hood guided 45% Azure growth for the next quarter, which ends in September, above the 41% analysts had expected, according to analysts at BNP Paribas. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 July 2026 The City's Department of Small Business Services also guided the team through some of its recovery efforts. — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 29 July 2026 But nonetheless, that we should be guided by them for theological reasons and not for practical ones. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 The four-day, 26-mile route to Machu Picchu is permit-only, guided, and sells out months in advance. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Moonstruck is a thoughtful exploration on the sheer messiness of love, guided by Cher’s Academy Award-winning performance and a tour-de-force screenplay written by John Patrick Shanley. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guided
  1. led
  2. supervised
  3. steered
  4. coached
  5. managed
  6. accompanied
  7. showed
  8. operated
Verb
  • More than 40 weekly fitness experiences invite guests to move with intention, from sunrise yoga and Pilates sessions to high-energy strength and conditioning classes led by expert instructors.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • The Rattlers are led by coach Cody Lambert, the co-founder of PBR and a memer of several rodeo halls of fame.
    — Cal Phillips July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of led
Verb
  • Strikingly, most child drownings (84%) occur when a child isn’t expected to be in the water — not during planned, supervised swim time.
    — Karen Cohn, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
  • He was also sentenced to 10 years’ supervised release once freed from federal prison.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of supervised
Verb
  • The mental health courts partner with the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, or ODR, which has steered more than 15,000 defendants with mental, physical and behavioral needs into housing and treatment since it was established by the county in 2015.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Much of the remaining Sino-Soviet similarity changed again in the late 1970s as Deng Xiaoping steered China toward market economics, initiating almost fifty years of economic growth.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of steered
Verb
  • Michael Carrick played alongside Rashford and coached him under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, so the landscape is different than when Ruben Amorim was in charge.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • It should also be noted that Hong previously coached the national team for the 2014 World Cup, which also resulted in South Korea’s elimination in the group stage and his subsequent resignation.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of coached
Verb
  • Defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski said Burke’s mother, Colleen Burke, managed most of the company’s financial decisions.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • The Japanese international moved to Birmingham last summer for around €9 million, but managed just one goal in 28 appearances in the English Championship.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of managed
Verb
  • Grayson was accompanied by another deputy who had his body camera switched on throughout the encounter.
    — Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Kruse was in the arena and accompanied the girls, who were there to watch Cunningham and the Indiana Fever take on the Storm.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of accompanied
Verb
  • Estimates from Sensor Tower, a market intelligence firm, showed Kimi had more than 930,000 downloads during the week after K3's July release, an increase of 200% from the week before.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Satellite images provided by NASA’s fire detection system showed fires east of the refinery in Jazan early Saturday.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of showed
Verb
  • With a boat launch, any size motors are invited, but must be operated at a slow no-wake speed, according to the park website.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Scourton’s injury, which took place after rain hit the field, will likely lead to a look into the way the Panthers operated prior to Scourton being carted off the field.
    — Mike Kaye July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Definition of operated

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