1
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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3
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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The Antideficiency Act, first passed in 1870, forbids the federal government from spending money not appropriated by Congress, and guides much of what the federal government can and can’t do during a shutdown.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The university encourages them to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which guides eligibility for federal assistance.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The removal craft then guides the space junk through reentry and the ultimate splashdown of whatever survives reentry into the middle of the ocean.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Being brave and clean reminds me to act with integrity and courage, while helping others at all times and staying physically strong guides my daily life.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
The facial begins with a medical probe, administered by a Dior aesthetician, that measures your skin’s levels of hydration, elasticity, and collagen—and guides what Akram does next.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The Adventure Cycling Association guides regular trips (from $2499 per person).
—Graham Averill, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
The Scorpio moon guides you to encounters that offer gentle expansion.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit built its existing FAFSA chatbot by training it with the hefty guides and updates the federal government releases each year.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Designers used elastic neoprene for comfort and rigid plastic guides to keep threads in place.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Expect to set up your own tent and manage your camp, although guides are typically willing to help.
—John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Take Discover Puerto Rico (DPR), which curated guides to connect travelers to restaurants, shops, cultural experiences, and local entrepreneurs across all 78 municipalities in Puerto Rico.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Large elevators, audio and visual guides, and sensory items are just a few ways the eccentric art museum, which originated in Santa Fe as a project by a group of artists, welcomes everyone.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
These two, who have been together more than a decade but still seem to be in the honeymoon phase, know how to do it right, hitting up some places that aren’t necessarily in the tourist guides.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
That personal instinct is what guides me far more than any formula.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The Antideficiency Act, first passed in 1870, forbids the federal government from spending money not appropriated by Congress, and guides much of what the federal government can and can’t do during a shutdown.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The university encourages them to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which guides eligibility for federal assistance.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The removal craft then guides the space junk through reentry and the ultimate splashdown of whatever survives reentry into the middle of the ocean.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Being brave and clean reminds me to act with integrity and courage, while helping others at all times and staying physically strong guides my daily life.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
The facial begins with a medical probe, administered by a Dior aesthetician, that measures your skin’s levels of hydration, elasticity, and collagen—and guides what Akram does next.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The Adventure Cycling Association guides regular trips (from $2499 per person).
—Graham Averill, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
The Scorpio moon guides you to encounters that offer gentle expansion.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Unlike tundra buggy tours elsewhere in the Arctic, Seal River guests head out twice a day on foot, single file, accompanied by three guides.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit built its existing FAFSA chatbot by training it with the hefty guides and updates the federal government releases each year.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Designers used elastic neoprene for comfort and rigid plastic guides to keep threads in place.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Expect to set up your own tent and manage your camp, although guides are typically willing to help.
—John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Take Discover Puerto Rico (DPR), which curated guides to connect travelers to restaurants, shops, cultural experiences, and local entrepreneurs across all 78 municipalities in Puerto Rico.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Large elevators, audio and visual guides, and sensory items are just a few ways the eccentric art museum, which originated in Santa Fe as a project by a group of artists, welcomes everyone.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
These two, who have been together more than a decade but still seem to be in the honeymoon phase, know how to do it right, hitting up some places that aren’t necessarily in the tourist guides.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guides
Verb
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After her audition, coaches Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Niall Horan and Snoop Dogg began their hopeful pleas to get Clark, 20, on their respective teams.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Spencer is a veteran who is in the Navy Reserves and also coaches youth baseball teams, according to the GiveSendGo post.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The private firm, which Yu says had $20 million in revenue in 2024, provides consulting, supervises construction and drafts designs for urban landscapes around the world.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cucinelli supervises the company’s image and communication, especially through social platforms, and has greatly contributed to reach out to the younger generations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And McConaughey, as a nervy reluctant hero, steers the searing, intense narrative about normal people living through the most hellish of circumstances.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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How exactly this occurs will shape the way the atmosphere steers the developing storm.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The squad has a deeper bench this season thanks to the additions of guards Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon and big man Guerschon Yabusele.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Harris was one of the best defensive guards available in the portal, and Rodriguez has been a solid contributor for Spain’s youth teams and played in the country’s top league (the ACB).—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two months after historic floods swept through the Milwaukee area, new data shows that nearly 2,200 homes throughout Milwaukee County sustained major damage or were destroyed.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, financial markets must continue to grapple with the ongoing government shutdown, which shows no signs of ending anytime soon and will keep key economic indicators under wraps.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management oversees the site.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Ninth Circuit, which oversees Hawaii, held that the 2023 law is constitutional.—
Alyssa Kapasi,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Through five games, the Red Raiders’ investment has looked like a smart one, as Bailey currently leads the FBS with 31 pressures.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Later, far less graphically but more extendedly, Kobi’s attempt to get back to Nofar leads him to an automatic weapon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Drivers should turn north at Southwest 112th Avenue and follow parking attendants into the general parking area.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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While pay ranges depending on exact position, collective bargaining agreements across New York City hotels have secured upward of $40/hour for some positions, including room attendants.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Guides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guides. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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