GUIDED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

guided

verb

past tense of guide

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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as in supervised

to look after and make decisions about thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well

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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 The bank is being guided by its Indian workforce in the design of its local program. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 In 2025, two scholars of religion decided to make a multiday pilgrimage along the Kumano Kodō trail – an ancient route in Japan connecting Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples – guided by an artificial intelligence assistant. — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Guests will be able to shape their own abstract ceramic pieces guided by ceramicist Sofia de Moser Leitão, or compose a bespoke Clean 90 scent with fragrance specialist Nour Ibrahim. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 In the film, Frances is guided by her sense of morals in the face of really impossible circumstances. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026 Through each track, the participants were guided through a mix of roundtables, lectures, independent work, and interactive workshops. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 George MacIntyre came in and guided the Vols to a 24-14 win, albeit with just 86 passing yards. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Jenny Tan Jenny Tan guided Yolo County through the pandemic, showing a commitment to service without realizing that her work during that time, including her videos, was making her a bit of a local celebrity. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Gather at the White Point Nature Education Center for a free bird walk guided by a naturalist and hosted by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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Verb

The aerospace company, led by Elon Musk, struck a deal to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum that will advance Starlink’s wireless capabilities by enabling the signal to pass through walls and other obstacles.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
After firing a bullet into Levy’s head, Jones left the homicide scene in the 800 block of Ipswich Avenue and led officers on a chase.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of led

Verb

Klein not only wrote the score but co-wrote some of the songs and supervised others, bouncing ideas back and forth with Anders and Rachtman.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026
When Hannah-Jones asked an aide why the children weren’t being supervised, she was told there wasn’t enough staff.

— Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of supervised

Verb

The complaint also says that Merrill advisors inappropriately steered clients toward low-interest Bank of America accounts, resulting in substantial financial losses.

— Chase Jordan October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
As potential homebuyers in California weigh some very expensive housing options, they are often steered toward condominiums — one of the most affordable pathways to becoming a homeowner in the United States.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of steered

Verb

Then, the Chargers have a home game against Houston — also surprisingly winless — then play at Baltimore, where the 3-1 Ravens are coached by former Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
When nobody has coached a person into this transition, the degeneration is quick.

— Vikas Arora, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of coached

Verb

Kellermeyer is one of a number of companies referenced in lawsuits filed in recent months that accuse funds managed by some of Wall Street’s biggest names of inflating their marks, often to increase their own payouts.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The hospitality brand holds a 30-year concession to run the lodge, which is part of the Tompkins Conservation project and managed by the National Forestry Agency.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of managed

Verb

The Tasting Room offers a full-service restaurant open for dinner and weekend brunch, accompanied by hyperlocal award-winning ciders—all hand-crafted on-site in a state-of-the-art cidery.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Starting with tonight's game between Brashear and Westinghouse, all students under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 to be able to get into the stadium.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of accompanied

Verb

Appetite for top office space remains strong across the capital, while CWG’s latest earnings showed that availability in Central London fell 20% year on year as supply in Docklands stayed broadly steady.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Property records showed that the LA Building and Safety Department cited the homeowner in 2014 for violations, including garbage on the property, excessive vegetation, open storage, and no driveway access.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of showed

Verb

In response to the renaming of the theater, a number of independent theaters across France symbolically operated under the banner of René Vautier on Friday, in a show of solidarity for the cinema and its staff.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
The company has operated a Green Apron Creator Program, paying baristas to create social media content during dedicated shifts.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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