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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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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
That foundation now guides his lab’s work at Harvard.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Artists can leverage two main tools across music genres in a marketing funnel framework that guides streaming platform optimization.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
There is also a new yoga pavilion near the river, while another platform offers space for wellness talks and experiences, such as the blissful Sacred Nap Ritual, during which a wellness mentor guides participants through a story while guests are blissfully cradled in silk hammocks.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Brink’s company, Tasty Tours, which guides visitors through food stalls in the historic Pike Place Market, has seen a 50% drop in Canadian customers.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Ryan Dougherty, a fitness trainer, guides clients to create stronger bodies, healthier minds, and intentional living.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
And the metropolitan plan, which guides and identifies transportation needs over a 30-year span, is in a draft phase.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
There are many kayak guides to take you safely out on the water at night.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Most stains provide a specific humidity window alongside the temperature window guides, which typically ranges from 40% to 70% humidity.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Guests will get to see the quality control labs, yeast labs, massive fermenters, cookers and more while on the tour, which will be led by guides that are ready to answer questions about the grain, the mash bills, research and development, and product testing, among other things.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
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.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Whether hiking, snorkeling, or kayaking, professional guides ensure guests feel comfortable and confident in their daily activities.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
In that version of the story, books are our guides—something that resonated deeply with me.
—Ilana Kurshan, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Welcome to Ultimate Homes, a new Robb Report video series in which host Mark Ellwood guides you through the most striking and luxurious homes on the prime market today.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
That foundation now guides his lab’s work at Harvard.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Artists can leverage two main tools across music genres in a marketing funnel framework that guides streaming platform optimization.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
There is also a new yoga pavilion near the river, while another platform offers space for wellness talks and experiences, such as the blissful Sacred Nap Ritual, during which a wellness mentor guides participants through a story while guests are blissfully cradled in silk hammocks.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Brink’s company, Tasty Tours, which guides visitors through food stalls in the historic Pike Place Market, has seen a 50% drop in Canadian customers.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Ryan Dougherty, a fitness trainer, guides clients to create stronger bodies, healthier minds, and intentional living.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
And the metropolitan plan, which guides and identifies transportation needs over a 30-year span, is in a draft phase.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Non-drug factors Psychedelic treatment often involves guides or therapists who help ensure that a patient's psychedelic experience is safe and effective.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
There are many kayak guides to take you safely out on the water at night.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Most stains provide a specific humidity window alongside the temperature window guides, which typically ranges from 40% to 70% humidity.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Guests will get to see the quality control labs, yeast labs, massive fermenters, cookers and more while on the tour, which will be led by guides that are ready to answer questions about the grain, the mash bills, research and development, and product testing, among other things.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
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.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Whether hiking, snorkeling, or kayaking, professional guides ensure guests feel comfortable and confident in their daily activities.
—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
In that version of the story, books are our guides—something that resonated deeply with me.
—Ilana Kurshan, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guides
Verb
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Bill Koch—former CEO and seasoned advisor—coaches senior executives to be leaders worth following.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our Herbed Prime Rib Recipe with Two Sauces coaches you through how to master a luscious Merlot Au Jus.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The military, led by an officer known only as the Major (Mark Hamill, the right amount of hammy), remains in control and supervises the Walk.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The leader of this office also administers one of the largest justice programs and supervises tens of thousands of defendants charged with crimes.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Upon their arrival, they’re greeted by a wee man known only as the Dungeon Master, who enigmatically steers them through their new locale, keeping them safe from the evil forces of Venger while providing them with clues that will ostensibly lead them home.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Others cautioned that attacking appearances rather than engaging with ideas reflects poor judgment and steers the conversation away from meaningful discussion.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bolsonaro is under house arrest, surrounded by guards to prevent him from fleeing to a foreign embassy to request asylum.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The latter option is particularly tantalizing because both guards offer valuable skills that could help a playoff hopeful be even more formidable in 2025-26.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Layden was the director of CDC’s Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance and Technology, which oversees the agency’s data-modernization efforts.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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For decades, Americans have found fault with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which oversees and helps fund federal responses to hurricanes and other crises, from Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago, when investigations led to major changes, and during Hurricane Helene in September 2024.—
Janet Wilson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Alexander currently leads Missouri with 69 total points and 60 digs while unleashing 158 total attacks in 2025.—
Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Samsung leads this category too with a score of 82, followed by Shark (81), Bissell, and Dyson (80 each), Roomba (78), Dirt Devil, and Eureka (77 apiece), and Electrolux and Hoover (both 76).—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with Jay comes an entourage of attendants, among them his manager, Ron Sukenick (Adam Sandler); his publicist, Liz (Laura Dern); and his hair and makeup person, Phoebe (Emily Mortimer, who co-wrote the script with Baumbach).—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Guides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guides. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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