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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of guided
Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Successful catalog design must be guided by response rates, sales results, and margins.
—
Sharon Daniels,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Tracy posted four winning seasons, including two with more than 90 wins, and guided the Dodgers to the NL West title and a playoff appearance in 2004.
—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
To stop seeking answers is a choice to dim a light that has guided human inquiry for millennia.
—
Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
The Calm app has guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and music designed to reduce anxiety and quiet the nervous system.
—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Nearly two years later, the Argentine has restored optimism around the national team and guided the Americans into the knockout rounds.
—
Luisa Yanez
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The 57-year-old guided the team to World Cup glory in 2018 but also won the trophy as a player in 1998.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Jangoo guided West Indies past Sri Lanka's 308 with a boundary against spinner Sonal Dinusha.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Successful catalog design must be guided by response rates, sales results, and margins.
—
Sharon Daniels,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Tracy posted four winning seasons, including two with more than 90 wins, and guided the Dodgers to the NL West title and a playoff appearance in 2004.
—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
To stop seeking answers is a choice to dim a light that has guided human inquiry for millennia.
—
Florencia Canelli,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
The Calm app has guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and music designed to reduce anxiety and quiet the nervous system.
—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Nearly two years later, the Argentine has restored optimism around the national team and guided the Americans into the knockout rounds.
—
Luisa Yanez
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The 57-year-old guided the team to World Cup glory in 2018 but also won the trophy as a player in 1998.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Jangoo guided West Indies past Sri Lanka's 308 with a boundary against spinner Sonal Dinusha.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guided
Verb
-
Wednesday's ceremony came 38 years to the day after Lefebvre was excommunicated alongside those four bishops — including Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, who led Wednesday's consecrations and was again excommunicated Thursday.
-
Children affected by the war are also attending summer camps such as those led by OneFamily, an organization that supports victims of terrorism and war and their families.
Verb
-
But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
-
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.
Verb
-
This spring, Russert received a call from leadership at MS NOW, steered by former CNN executive Rebecca Kutler.
-
Besides free agency opening on Tuesday, the timing does add up for Leonard’s trade, as Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has steered the franchise through a refreshing youth movement over the past year.
Verb
-
Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is coached by 54-year-old Sergej Barbarez, has a strong back line with Tarik Muharemović, Sead Kolašinac, and Nikola Katić of FC Schalke 04.
-
On display are the game's original 1891 rules, written by James Naismith, who coached the first-ever Kansas team.
Verb
-
The Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the second, and after fouling off several Chandler pitches, Crawford took another late swipe and managed to hit one down the third base line off the end of the bat.
-
In addition, problems at large banks — the failure of which could cause systemic issues — can be managed better if those banks have a larger cushion of reserves to draw on, either to get through a difficult period or to be resolved.
Verb
-
The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
-
The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
Verb
-
Kpler data showed over 100 ships used to pass through the strait daily before the war began.
-
New projections this month showed that the Social Security trust fund will run out of money sooner than previously thought, meaning benefits would face a 22% cut by 2032 unless adjustments are enacted.
Verb
-
Onboard spas are also commonly operated by third-party providers.
-
Another pilot flying into Newark on a United Express flight operated by GoJet Airlines also reported seeing a drone at roughly 2,000 feet, according to ATC audio from around the same time.
Cite this Entry
“Guided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guided. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
