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
Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
As Barberot guides Expliseat through its next growth phase, balancing rapid expansion with operational excellence will be critical.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Of all the interrogatives, Why is the one that most guides me and my work.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
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
According to the scientists, this unique diffractive-type solar concentrator (CUSC) selectively guides sunlight toward the edge of the window where photovoltaic (PV) cells are installed.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 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
Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Calling on your spirit guides, guardian angels, or ancestors?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Below, my expert guides, Kevin Jackson and Maxie Johnson, share these key items, ranging from the seemingly obvious, like a water purifier, to the wonderfully bizarre, like duct tape.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
The guides will help visitors get through each room and remind you to keep track of the artifacts.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Sarah’s deep sense of heritage, informed by her parents’ journey from Barbados to south London, often guides her choices.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
As Barberot guides Expliseat through its next growth phase, balancing rapid expansion with operational excellence will be critical.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Of all the interrogatives, Why is the one that most guides me and my work.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
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
According to the scientists, this unique diffractive-type solar concentrator (CUSC) selectively guides sunlight toward the edge of the window where photovoltaic (PV) cells are installed.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 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
Noun
Close enough to feel, far enough that our guides only laughed.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Calling on your spirit guides, guardian angels, or ancestors?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Below, my expert guides, Kevin Jackson and Maxie Johnson, share these key items, ranging from the seemingly obvious, like a water purifier, to the wonderfully bizarre, like duct tape.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
The guides will help visitors get through each room and remind you to keep track of the artifacts.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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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In this photo, mama, who liked posing for the camera, supervises her litter of kittens.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 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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In the 2,000-meter 8+ race, Kate and Gabby shared the boat with a total of eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers the boat and sets the cadence.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 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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The Other Side of the Contest Award shows focus on who wins, but every contest has another side.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The trend shows that attackers can leverage emerging AI during the hacking process, including attack scenario planning, malware development, building their tools and to impersonate job recruiters, said Mun Chong-hyun, director at Genians.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Kansas City Election Board, which oversees voting within Kansas City limits, will receive about $900,000 from the general fund in the Jackson County budget about three weeks before the election, Ealom and KCEB Republican Director Shawn Kieffer said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Newell oversees no annual fund-raising pushes, leads no searches for public money or corporate underwriting grants.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His power continued and now in a contract year, Schwarber leads MLB with 53 home runs and helped Philadelphia win a second-consecutive NL East title.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the light rail’s early days, CATS attendants checked tickets frequently enough that people assumed the risk of getting slapped with a fare evasion fee was too high, McCrory said.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Four of the five campsites have flush toilets, hot showers, and camp attendants (from $40 per person, plus a $40 daily park entrance fee per person and a $15 daily vehicle entry fee).—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Guides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guides. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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