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as in coaches
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 supervises
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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as in steers
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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as in guards
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
followed our guide through the dangerous mountain trails
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Recent Examples of guides
Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Lectio divina then guides the reader into further layers of symbolism, metaphor, and personal reflections.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
TurboTax from Intuit guides you through each step of the filing process with straightforward questions and access to explainers, videos and bonus tips.
—Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Pisces February 19 – March 20 Pisces, your sensitivity guides smart choices.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Pisces, your sensitivity guides smart choices.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
If conservatism is something of an inclination or disposition, leftism of the more radical sort is a form of all-consuming identity, one that fills vacuums in otherwise empty lives and comprehensively guides behavior.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Kennedy had fired all 17 original members of the ACIP, which is a committee of health experts that guides vaccine use for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, replacing them with members whom critics have called unqualified.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Defender Addison Staats, a youth national team call-up, guides the back line while also adding six goals and nine assists.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Chris McMullen, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The guides went back to fishing.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
HealthQ is a health series from reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, approachable guides to an unapproachable health care system.
—Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
American Hartford Gold leans into market guides and ongoing support, while Augusta offers a more structured educational experience, including one-on-one web conferences led by its Director of Education, Devlyn Steele.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
By choosing to visit—staying in our hotels, dining in local restaurants, supporting small businesses, and hiring local guides—visitors help sustain jobs and help boost recovery.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
These guides focus on traditional buffets, where guests can take their pick from a variety of prepared dishes.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Choose one with a padded laptop sleeve for your tablet or e-reader loaded with scripts, episode guides, or location maps.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Sacramento Bee follows the style of the Associated Press, which guides writers to only use the honorific for individuals with medical-specific professional degrees, including doctors of medicine, dental surgery, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry or veterinary medicine.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Lectio divina then guides the reader into further layers of symbolism, metaphor, and personal reflections.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
TurboTax from Intuit guides you through each step of the filing process with straightforward questions and access to explainers, videos and bonus tips.
—Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Pisces February 19 – March 20 Pisces, your sensitivity guides smart choices.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Pisces, your sensitivity guides smart choices.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
If conservatism is something of an inclination or disposition, leftism of the more radical sort is a form of all-consuming identity, one that fills vacuums in otherwise empty lives and comprehensively guides behavior.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Kennedy had fired all 17 original members of the ACIP, which is a committee of health experts that guides vaccine use for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, replacing them with members whom critics have called unqualified.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Defender Addison Staats, a youth national team call-up, guides the back line while also adding six goals and nine assists.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The guides went back to fishing.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
HealthQ is a health series from reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer, approachable guides to an unapproachable health care system.
—Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
American Hartford Gold leans into market guides and ongoing support, while Augusta offers a more structured educational experience, including one-on-one web conferences led by its Director of Education, Devlyn Steele.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
By choosing to visit—staying in our hotels, dining in local restaurants, supporting small businesses, and hiring local guides—visitors help sustain jobs and help boost recovery.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
These guides focus on traditional buffets, where guests can take their pick from a variety of prepared dishes.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Choose one with a padded laptop sleeve for your tablet or e-reader loaded with scripts, episode guides, or location maps.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guides
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Leonard coaches an athlete who has shown pro potential, his son, Caden Leonard.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Joe Dineen is now the defensive ends coach, while Taiwo Onatolu coaches solely the special teams.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to articles 57 and 110 of the constitution, the supreme leader sets domestic and foreign policy and supervises all branches of the government, including the executive, legislature and judiciary.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which supervises the court, didn’t return a request for comment by press time.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Perfectionists Nini and Jane are feeling a bit neurotic, while Darlene Mitchell helpfully steers Juicy to develop a Karen that will lean into her strengths and make Ru laugh.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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In an era in high school sports where boos, jeers, and uncalled-for chants are the status quo, Shelton steers fans to uplift rather than put down.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consider installing gutter guards or screens, which help block debris from entering while still allowing water through.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For homeowners who want to minimize ongoing gutter work, guards represent a practical investment.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Video shared with the Miami Herald of the rescue shows the backyard swarmed with first responders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Michel now oversees Larkin’s graduate medical educational programs and is chairman of Larkin University, which is governed separately from the hospital, said Smith, the hospital’s attorney.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Georgia is one of just three states that oversees its ash disposal program, which environmentalists have long criticized.—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Raynaud, who came out of Stanford as the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, leads all rookies with 17 double-doubles this season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Barzani leads the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But a catastrophic ‘Stormganza’ threatens to derail the high-speed train, and the duo have to join forces with the snobby first class attendants and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nuns often served as birth attendants to women in their communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Guides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guides. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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