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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
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Chef Mickey Knutson guides participants through menus such as Market Vegetable Forward (April 14) and Elevated Pub Grub (May 12), each one welcoming students with a seasonal cocktail.
—Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Although having several apps can be a little confusing, Splashtop’s website guides you through the setup process.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
During this in-home or virtual session, a specialist guides a client through their existing wardrobe, helping identify what works, what doesn’t and what’s missing.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
The sales manager who tells a client their request isn't right, then guides them to a better solution.
—Ryan Roslansky
aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Virgo, your perseverance guides every step.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria Muñoz, the executive director of Building One Community in Stamford, said her organization guides immigrants through the process of becoming citizens.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
As Steves guides the audience through Italy, England, Austria, Norway and beyond, audiences discover Europe and its history via swelling strings and ringing brass.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Multiple Sacramento Bee readers recently reached out to the service journalism team to ask for guides on where to eat when looking to save money and when hoping to splurge on a nice meal.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Over the last year, Michelin has also announced or released guides for Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, the American South and the American Southwest.
—Bradley Hohulin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
These weekly lists are certainly not exhaustive — they’re curated guides of just a few activities around town that catch our eye.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Veronica Tegen is an experienced gardener, recipe developer, and CEO at The Food Geek, a blog with grow guides and recipes made with seasonal produce.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
The weather turned against us, the guides disappeared.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
One of the other guides, singer Lauren Irving who is called Aria in the show, was with the circus on the 2023-24 tour.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
And one of the best ways to experience this is to take a 2-hour tour of Lake Dora and the connecting canals, where your guides will discuss the area's history and point out wildlife, including birds and large alligators.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Each move is supported by a dedicated specialist who guides the customer from initial inquiry through move day completion, ensuring clarity at every stage.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Chef Mickey Knutson guides participants through menus such as Market Vegetable Forward (April 14) and Elevated Pub Grub (May 12), each one welcoming students with a seasonal cocktail.
—Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Although having several apps can be a little confusing, Splashtop’s website guides you through the setup process.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
During this in-home or virtual session, a specialist guides a client through their existing wardrobe, helping identify what works, what doesn’t and what’s missing.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
The sales manager who tells a client their request isn't right, then guides them to a better solution.
—Ryan Roslansky
aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Virgo, your perseverance guides every step.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria Muñoz, the executive director of Building One Community in Stamford, said her organization guides immigrants through the process of becoming citizens.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
As Steves guides the audience through Italy, England, Austria, Norway and beyond, audiences discover Europe and its history via swelling strings and ringing brass.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
The guides, who are not credentialed educators, supervise students and act as motivators and mentors.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Multiple Sacramento Bee readers recently reached out to the service journalism team to ask for guides on where to eat when looking to save money and when hoping to splurge on a nice meal.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Over the last year, Michelin has also announced or released guides for Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, the American South and the American Southwest.
—Bradley Hohulin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
These weekly lists are certainly not exhaustive — they’re curated guides of just a few activities around town that catch our eye.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Veronica Tegen is an experienced gardener, recipe developer, and CEO at The Food Geek, a blog with grow guides and recipes made with seasonal produce.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
The weather turned against us, the guides disappeared.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
One of the other guides, singer Lauren Irving who is called Aria in the show, was with the circus on the 2023-24 tour.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
And one of the best ways to experience this is to take a 2-hour tour of Lake Dora and the connecting canals, where your guides will discuss the area's history and point out wildlife, including birds and large alligators.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guides
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This could be a program-defining weekend for UCLA or Texas — the first national title in the NCAA era for the Bruins or the first in 40 years for the Longhorns — and by extension, coaches Cori Close and Vic Schaefer.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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First To Serve, the nonprofit that supervises the hotel, did not respond to inquiries from The Times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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With both guards out in the Lakers’ last game against Dallas, James shot 12 for 22 from the field, scoring 30 points with 15 assists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kneepkens, never really known as a defensive stopper in her time at Utah, was emboldened and challenged to be disruptive in opposing guards’ air space with her length.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Video uploaded to social media shows Peralta speeding through the neighborhood with an NYPD squad car in pursuit.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bundles are available through StreamStore, Xfinity’s digital storefront for streaming apps and services, which includes more than 450 streaming apps and channels and 200,000 movies and TV shows to rent or purchase.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rothman has led the system that oversees the state's four-year universities, including the flagship Madison campus, for nearly four years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The state Senate’s committee that oversees higher education scheduled a hearing for Thursday for 10 regents whose appointments by Evers have yet to be confirmed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Glendon Hall, who leads the Miami Beach Black Affairs Advisory Committee, criticized the police at the time.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Islanders had one-goal leads after Gatcomb scored in the first and Shabanov in the second.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 16th-century Italy, Roman merchants reportedly partnered with cardinals’ papal conclave attendants to wager on who would be named the new pope.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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“Guides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guides. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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