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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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2
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
William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The company guides who led the group were trained or certified in backcountry skiing and were also instructors with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Martha guides you step-by-step through the preparation of the perfect roast chicken, boasting crispy bronzed skin and succulent meat that’s equally tender and juicy throughout the white meat as well as the dark.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The onboard system calculates a safe route and guides the vehicle at a reduced speed of about 3 miles per hour.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
That belief guides my work as a lawyer, my service as mayor of Galveston, and my decision to run for Texas Attorney General.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
That same human centric values-first posture guides how Ingka evaluates partners.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
That strategy guides Vanlab's work inside the tiny 470-cm-long (185-in) Kia PV5 Passenger van, where the company creates a vis-a-vis bench lounge behind the van's second row of seating.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The victims, including three guides, were found fairly close together, Greene said.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
For more Hawaii trip inspiration, see our guides on what to pack for a Hawaiian vacation, the best Airbnbs in Hawaii, the best family friendly resorts in Hawaii, and our favorite Hawaii hotels.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Blais said each of the guides on the doomed trek was trained and certified in backcountry skiing and served as an instructor with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The skiers were part of a group of 15 guides and clients of a mountain guide company in the Lake Tahoe area.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The site also offers shuttle tours (included with park access) where guides unfurl the history of it all.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The same philosophy guides the company’s acquisition strategy.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The company guides who led the group were trained or certified in backcountry skiing and were also instructors with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Martha guides you step-by-step through the preparation of the perfect roast chicken, boasting crispy bronzed skin and succulent meat that’s equally tender and juicy throughout the white meat as well as the dark.
—Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
The onboard system calculates a safe route and guides the vehicle at a reduced speed of about 3 miles per hour.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2026
That belief guides my work as a lawyer, my service as mayor of Galveston, and my decision to run for Texas Attorney General.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
That same human centric values-first posture guides how Ingka evaluates partners.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
That strategy guides Vanlab's work inside the tiny 470-cm-long (185-in) Kia PV5 Passenger van, where the company creates a vis-a-vis bench lounge behind the van's second row of seating.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
The other three victims were hired guides who led the expedition.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The victims, including three guides, were found fairly close together, Greene said.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
For more Hawaii trip inspiration, see our guides on what to pack for a Hawaiian vacation, the best Airbnbs in Hawaii, the best family friendly resorts in Hawaii, and our favorite Hawaii hotels.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Blais said each of the guides on the doomed trek was trained and certified in backcountry skiing and served as an instructor with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The skiers were part of a group of 15 guides and clients of a mountain guide company in the Lake Tahoe area.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The site also offers shuttle tours (included with park access) where guides unfurl the history of it all.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guides
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Sean McVay, who also collaborates with the agreeable Snead on the roster, coaches the team.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Atwood, who still coaches figure skating in addition to working with Houston Ice Theatre Skaters, says her relationship with Chan has matured.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jack Lang had been summoned to report on Sunday to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world.—
Reuters 13 hr ago,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Rodriguez works at an after-school program in Orange County and supervises third graders.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The mayor's executive order steers the assessor to adopt the International Association of Assessing Officers ratio standards, produce a mass appraisal report and modify the city's economic condition factors.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The lifestyle and luxury executive, who joined Trudon in March 2025, also steers the creative strategy of its sister company Carrière Frères, a French interior fragrance brand.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And the game pits two of the county’s best guards in junior Harmony Golightly of Mater Dei and Texas signee Amalia Holguin of Sage Hill.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Dolphins have three viable starting offensive linemen — Patrick Paul, Aaron Brewer and Austin Jackson — under contract, and that doesn’t include Jonah Savaiinaea, who was one of the worst starting offensive guards in the NFL last season.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Satellite imagery of the Imam Ali Missile Base in Khorramabad, captured on January 5, shows that of the dozen structures destroyed by Israel, three have been rebuilt, one has been repaired while three others are currently under construction.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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That puts her among the top parenting content creators as Krystiana in her online videos shows her days and nights with her growing young family and partner Ryan Draney.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brendan Reilly highlighted their differing approaches in the Tuesday night debate to the office that oversees the 17-member County Board, forest preserves, and budgets for the county’s massive health system, courts and jail.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Information about the deadly crash has been released through both DHS, which oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Chatham County Police Department.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Going into tonight's event, biographical drama Peter Hujar's Day leads the pack on the film side with five nominations, including for director Ira Sachs, and stars Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw (who is also nominated for his performance on Netflix's Black Doves).—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Quietly, Sister Sebastian leads me over to the dining room for dinner, where a large mahogany table is set for one.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lake Poway dock attendants Jarod Petrosky, Garrett Pinto and Lukas Hughes helped during the derby, staffing the carnival games, the bounce house and the fish weigh-in.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Elevator operators and tollbooth attendants went through this slow fade to obsolescence with no damage to the economy.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Guides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guides. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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