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as in showing
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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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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3
as in steering
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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Recent Examples of guiding
Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Duffer Brothers, who began the series as relatively unknown creators, have spent a decade guiding the series and its cast.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Additionally the Mo Abudu Masterclass Series will launch with ‘Purpose, Passion and Vision’, a monthly session guiding members to align goals with meaning and impact.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
In promotional interviews, Rosalía has cited saints from around the world — often artists or unconventional women — as guiding lights.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
This can then aid you in targeting your audience, guiding you in adjusting prices to consumer needs, and even lead you to use AI to personalize marketing messages to better connect with certain groups.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
While Hudson dressed up in her clever attire, Belichick spent Halloween guiding his UNC Chapel Hill football players during their away game against Syracuse University.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Duffer Brothers, who began the series as relatively unknown creators, have spent a decade guiding the series and its cast.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Additionally the Mo Abudu Masterclass Series will launch with ‘Purpose, Passion and Vision’, a monthly session guiding members to align goals with meaning and impact.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
In promotional interviews, Rosalía has cited saints from around the world — often artists or unconventional women — as guiding lights.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
This can then aid you in targeting your audience, guiding you in adjusting prices to consumer needs, and even lead you to use AI to personalize marketing messages to better connect with certain groups.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
While Hudson dressed up in her clever attire, Belichick spent Halloween guiding his UNC Chapel Hill football players during their away game against Syracuse University.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guiding
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Some policymakers have expressed hesitancy to but based on data showing inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target, while others in favor of lowering rates fear further labor market deterioration.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The driver gets a 5-inch color dash showing key data such a remaining battery, drive mode, speed and more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Policies that prevent managers from supervising or evaluating their partners are a start.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Though supervising shifts pay more.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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River cruises offer a different kind of voyage — one that trades mass tourism for meaningful exploration, steering into hidden coves, remote villages and unspoiled waterways that larger vessels simply can't reach.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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But that wasn’t the only reason Cavallari is steering clear of the Hollywood set.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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That was my experience while leading IBM’s global transformation.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The National Institutes of Health has tips for managing symptoms, including limiting alcohol and caffeine, and maintaining a healthy body weight.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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His work amid the injury woes could make a case for a postseason assistant coach of the year award, and Kyle Shanahan has an argument for the head coaching version of the honor given the 49ers’ success despite losing so many players.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the market, the coaching carousel will keep roiling until vacancies are filled, and big names like Riley will continue to get floated around.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There’s not much Fisher Robay in this episode; outside a brief glimpse of Ron overseeing the progress on the mall development, there’s only one scene set at work.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Judge Jack McConnell, who is overseeing the case, ordered the administration to make at least partial benefits as soon as possible by tapping the contingency fund, and to investigate if other money could be used.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Richard Feynman teaching that adult ed class.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prieto found sponsors to help continue teaching classes to veterans at no cost to them.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Guiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guiding. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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