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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
Former video coordinator and Heat G League coach Dan Bisaccio guided the Heat to the Vegas championship in 2024.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Hosted by TreePeople, the monthly Friday Night Moonlight Hike series has quietly become one of Los Angeles’ more distinctive experiences, blending live music, storytelling, environmental education, and guided hikes beneath the stars.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
Join a Parks Canada guided tour to the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains fossil beds dating back 500 million years.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Perhaps not surprising since James guided Cleveland to its first NBA championship in franchise history nearly a decade ago.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Crowther repeatedly guided people to safety inside the South Tower of the World Trade Center before dying in the terror attack.
—Logan Hall, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Rodgers, 42, guided the Steelers to an AFC North title last year, throwing for 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
After purchasing tickets, I was guided upstairs to the theater.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
That one decision guided the next few years.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Hosted by TreePeople, the monthly Friday Night Moonlight Hike series has quietly become one of Los Angeles’ more distinctive experiences, blending live music, storytelling, environmental education, and guided hikes beneath the stars.
—Daily News, 23 May 2026
Join a Parks Canada guided tour to the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains fossil beds dating back 500 million years.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Perhaps not surprising since James guided Cleveland to its first NBA championship in franchise history nearly a decade ago.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Crowther repeatedly guided people to safety inside the South Tower of the World Trade Center before dying in the terror attack.
—Logan Hall, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Rodgers, 42, guided the Steelers to an AFC North title last year, throwing for 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
After purchasing tickets, I was guided upstairs to the theater.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
That one decision guided the next few years.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guided
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Prosecutors allege Saab led a yearslong scheme beginning around 2015 to defraud a humanitarian program intended to provide food to impoverished Venezuelans.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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That attention ultimately led Carabes to launch an online fundraising campaign, where hundreds of people contributed.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Some are clinically supervised; others position themselves as complementary to Western medicine rather than a replacement for it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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In Europe, Clinique La Prairie in Switzerland has become a flagship for the trend, with weeklong programs supervised by more than 50 specialized doctors and a growing audience of guests in their late thirties and forties focused on prevention.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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These gaps — as well as the significant positives of antidepressants and the risks of untreated depression — steered the authors’ research.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Advocaat had steered Curacao – an island in the Caribbean Sea that is home to around 155,000 people – to the first World Cup in their history in November.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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At the time, Barcelona were coached by Jonatan Giráldez, who is now the manager of OL Lyonnes.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Here is Edwards, who coached the Chiefs to the playoffs in the 2006 NFL season, on Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Eustis actually had twice as many hits as their Panther counterparts, but Coral Springs Charter pitcher Counrtney Wahlbrink managed to escape multiple innings with timely strikeouts.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Starship's Ship 39 upper stage also lost one of its six main engines during ascent, but managed to reach space on the remaining five.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The final episode aired Thursday night, with host Stephen Colbert accompanied by Paul McCartney as the show’s final guest.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The map also showed oblong shapes above the tank site.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Last year, Swiss scientists showed that AI models soundly beat humans on emotional intelligence tests.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Located where a Thompson Hotel once operated, 1 Hotel Toronto couldn’t be more distinct aesthetically from its retro-modern forebear.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The dispensary, which previously operated as a car garage, features oversized windows and abundant natural light that immediately distinguish it from darker, more utilitarian cannabis retail spaces.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Guided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guided. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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