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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
Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This cosmic support guides your efforts to find a workable rhythm to your daily duties at home.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
With their father, Silas (Joseph Fiennes, who is Fiennes Tiffin’s real-life uncle), away on business and their mother, Cordelia (Natascha McElhone), confined to a mental institution, Mycroft guides Sherlock onto the right path by offering him a new job.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Blackbird emphasizes that the company guides people into inclement weather, and that trips won’t be refunded because of storms or high avalanche danger.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Inside the structure, a main passageway guides visitors along the interior circuit.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, this technique guides the growth of solar crystals from the bottom up, creating nearly flawless energy-harvesting films.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
During the retreat, the council also reviewed the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which guides investments in critical infrastructure, including roads, facilities and other public assets.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
That frequency depends on the shape of each ridge, which guides the waves down with a characteristic speed.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Camp Sarika coordinates excursions with expert Arizona, Utah, and Navajo guides who have thousands of hikes and decades of experience under their belt.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Helen Arevalo, one of the guides on the boat who is herself a ribereño and grew up in a tiny jungle village called Nueva Esperanza or New Hope, spoke with pride of being one of the only women guides in the region.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Early on in the process, Byrne says, the original idea of using numerous actors as guides in different rooms was dropped when one performer argued successfully that the show would work better if there was just one guide on the whole journey.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Check out our buying guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, Lego, and much more.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
And then obviously Wigglys came forward in a massive way with their guides and their staff and their protocol and safety and all that stuff.
—Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The Native guides would occasionally stop to climb a tree and reach into a hole to see if there were any baby parrots in it.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
This three-level Brickell restaurant hosts a monthly sushi-making masterclass where a chef guides couples through the craft of sushi-making together.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
In Congress, several bills have been introduced recently targeting shariah — the framework that guides Muslims, including on prayer and ethical conduct.
—Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This cosmic support guides your efforts to find a workable rhythm to your daily duties at home.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
With their father, Silas (Joseph Fiennes, who is Fiennes Tiffin’s real-life uncle), away on business and their mother, Cordelia (Natascha McElhone), confined to a mental institution, Mycroft guides Sherlock onto the right path by offering him a new job.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Blackbird emphasizes that the company guides people into inclement weather, and that trips won’t be refunded because of storms or high avalanche danger.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Inside the structure, a main passageway guides visitors along the interior circuit.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
Interestingly, this technique guides the growth of solar crystals from the bottom up, creating nearly flawless energy-harvesting films.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
During the retreat, the council also reviewed the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which guides investments in critical infrastructure, including roads, facilities and other public assets.
—Chuck Page, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
That frequency depends on the shape of each ridge, which guides the waves down with a characteristic speed.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Set boundaries so care guides every choice today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Camp Sarika coordinates excursions with expert Arizona, Utah, and Navajo guides who have thousands of hikes and decades of experience under their belt.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Helen Arevalo, one of the guides on the boat who is herself a ribereño and grew up in a tiny jungle village called Nueva Esperanza or New Hope, spoke with pride of being one of the only women guides in the region.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Early on in the process, Byrne says, the original idea of using numerous actors as guides in different rooms was dropped when one performer argued successfully that the show would work better if there was just one guide on the whole journey.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Check out our buying guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, Lego, and much more.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
And then obviously Wigglys came forward in a massive way with their guides and their staff and their protocol and safety and all that stuff.
—Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The Native guides would occasionally stop to climb a tree and reach into a hole to see if there were any baby parrots in it.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
This three-level Brickell restaurant hosts a monthly sushi-making masterclass where a chef guides couples through the craft of sushi-making together.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guides
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Longtime Lynbrook coaches David Pugh and Mark Shem have done a great job developing legal talent.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In addition to using the Authors Unite email lists, Wagner also coaches authors on how to use their own network to give bestseller campaigns an extra boost, helps authors land podcast appearances and more.—
Malana Van Tyler,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which supervises the court, didn’t return a request for comment by press time.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 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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Whether China can use that shifting landscape to accelerate its rise as a global power will depend in part on how well Xi’s government steers the economy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Co-produced by Jorge Milliano, Tomy B and J-Trons, and written by Gael, Kenneth Vargas, and Derek, the song steers away from Nicky’s signature reggaetón sound, and welcomes the Puerto Rican artist into Venesti’s musical realm — one that’s powered by Latin Afrobeats and pop fusions.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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In these situations, fire watch guards may be assigned to monitor the property when regular staff is unavailable.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The most consistent 2-point shooter out of the shooting guards in this class, the 6-4 Burries is built solidly and plays with equal intensity on both ends of the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Charles Allen, the respected former chief executive of broadcaster ITV, resigned last week as chairman of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport’s governing body, which licences participants, oversees disciplinary procedures and enforces the rules.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Estorino currently oversees international park operations at Disney theme park resorts in China, Japan and France.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fracturing of conservative communities leads a veteran Republican to retire and could help some incumbent Democrats fend off progressive challengers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Perrotti manages more than 1,100 athletic events annually and leads fundraising and community partnerships that support athletic programs at the high school.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mackinac Island's tourist season is mainly from May through October, and the island needs about 5,000 seasonal workers each year to work as baristas, front desk attendants, wait staff, retail clerks and housekeepers.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Positive ones often include comments on the bathroom’s upkeep and information about any bathroom attendants that may be present.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Guides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guides. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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