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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
The star quarterback guided the team on a 12-play, 71-yard drive that ended with a Josh Jacobs touchdown run.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Edwards guided Luton Town to promotion to the Premier League in 2023 but departed in January with the club narrowly above the Championship relegation zone.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
She and Curtis were guided through the process with the help of representatives from the organization Donor Connect.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
This not-so-subtle, not-so-secret weapon has guided him to two ATP Tour titles this year, including in the Swiss city of Basel last week.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
When dessert is finished, Spector and Jacobson both try their hand at fly fishing, guided by local fishermen.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The company now expects full-year capex to be approximately $125 billion, which is $8 billion more than what was guided to last quarter.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
That is the spirit the Kennedy Institute will honor tonight, the ideal that guided its namesake’s work, and the worthy example that all who go to Washington to do the people’s business should strive to emulate.
—Martin J. Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Almanza guided the Bobcats to three more scores before reserves came on to finish out the game.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Edwards guided Luton Town to promotion to the Premier League in 2023 but departed in January with the club narrowly above the Championship relegation zone.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
She and Curtis were guided through the process with the help of representatives from the organization Donor Connect.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
This not-so-subtle, not-so-secret weapon has guided him to two ATP Tour titles this year, including in the Swiss city of Basel last week.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
When dessert is finished, Spector and Jacobson both try their hand at fly fishing, guided by local fishermen.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The company now expects full-year capex to be approximately $125 billion, which is $8 billion more than what was guided to last quarter.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
That is the spirit the Kennedy Institute will honor tonight, the ideal that guided its namesake’s work, and the worthy example that all who go to Washington to do the people’s business should strive to emulate.
—Martin J. Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Almanza guided the Bobcats to three more scores before reserves came on to finish out the game.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guided
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Leo Varadkar led Ireland and Humza Yousaf headed Scotland’s government.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Pelosi retires and Dems begin generational civil war Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced her retirement yesterday as a new generation of much younger Democrats bridles against the elderly cadre under former President Biden, 82, who led them to defeat in the last presidential election.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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One group of suits is being supervised by Kuhl.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Laurie Orlando, who has supervised talent recruitment and strategy at CBS News for nearly a decade, is leaving the Paramount Skydance operation — the latest of the news division’s senior executives to exit as the parent company overhauls its operations under an iconoclastic new editor in chief.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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There Paola steered my hand around two shallow reflecting pools.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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Navan, and Zeev, waited patiently as the company steered itself back to growth.—
Michal Lev-Ram, CNBC Contributor,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Seattle’s addition addresses both depth at receiver and return-team needs while reuniting Shaheed with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who coached him in New Orleans last season.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is not a single player left from the team Jim Larranaga coached before abruptly retiring midway through last season after 14 years on the UM sideline.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Larson was one of the four drivers including Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and William Byron in contention for the title, but Larson managed to finish in third position, ahead of the other three contenders to claim the championship.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, staff have complained of poor working conditions brought on by overcrowding, despite director Laurence des Cars’s 2023 move to cap attendance at 30,000 visitors daily, accompanied by a ticket price increase.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grande and Erivo were also on stage and the four were accompanied by composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz on piano.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Granted, the sample size was very small, but Suzuki showed the team enough to trust in him moving forward.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Drone footage showed catastrophic flooding that turned streets into rivers, submerged homes and overturned cars as Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in only 24 hours in some areas.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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But this isn’t the end for the beloved barbecue business, which never had a brick-and-mortar and has largely operated as a caterer for birthday parties, weddings and other events.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The chainsaw is battery-operated and is sold either individually as a bare tool that includes a chain and bar cover and blade wrench, or as a kit that includes two M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover and a blade wrench, according to the notice.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Guided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guided. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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