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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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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
After guiding Algeria to a 2-1 comeback win against Jordan to stay alive in Group J, manager Vladimir Petković was looking forward to seeing a lot of green and white in the KC stands this time.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
What was once considered alternative is becoming the norm, and individuality is increasingly replacing convention as the guiding principle of engagement ring design.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Recognizing challenges, framing them well and guiding oneself toward solutions is effective.
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James Davis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
His guiding light on the trio of films is Māori terms that speak to the tonal direction.
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William Earl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
The 48-year-old previously managed the San Diego Padres from 2016-2019, guiding the Friars to a 274-366 record.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Much of that is due to this pioneering collection of essays, which became a guiding volume during the Civil Rights Movement and is still widely read today.
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Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
Strand explained that one of the show’s guiding narrative principles is prioritizing the perspective of its doctors over smaller characters on the show.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The lesson stayed with Steve and became a guiding principle in his own approach to parenting.
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Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
What was once considered alternative is becoming the norm, and individuality is increasingly replacing convention as the guiding principle of engagement ring design.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Recognizing challenges, framing them well and guiding oneself toward solutions is effective.
—
James Davis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
His guiding light on the trio of films is Māori terms that speak to the tonal direction.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
The 48-year-old previously managed the San Diego Padres from 2016-2019, guiding the Friars to a 274-366 record.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Much of that is due to this pioneering collection of essays, which became a guiding volume during the Civil Rights Movement and is still widely read today.
—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
Strand explained that one of the show’s guiding narrative principles is prioritizing the perspective of its doctors over smaller characters on the show.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The lesson stayed with Steve and became a guiding principle in his own approach to parenting.
—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guiding
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Still, visitors to Bryce have posted videos on social media showing the giant plume in the distance.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on 911 call audio and police reports obtained through a public records request showing the suspect was released to his father after the alleged hit-and-run.
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Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
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The family's complaint accuses the church of negligence in operating the event and in supervising the volunteer who allegedly placed the recording device.
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Controversy upon controversy In a best-case scenario, the notion of steering a natural disaster is an ethical dilemma.
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In contrast, effectively navigating ice requires steering into the skid.
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Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
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As businesses in Hollywood and other sectors face more consolidation and competition, executives are getting richly compensated more for their role in leading companies through challenging times.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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With the Heat needing to make some important decisions in the coming days to round out its new-look roster around two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, that process even includes managing its three two-way contract slots.
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More than any singular North Coast Section title, 40-point game or flashy pass, Sopak pointed to one of basketball’s most basic plays as his favorite memory of coaching Ionescu.
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That coaching wrinkle is in Babcock’s tool kit.
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The first film from the territory to play in competition in Annecy in 15 years, the picture is directed by Ervin Han, with Disney veteran Raul Garcia (Aladdin, Fantasia 2000) overseeing the animation.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, also from Oklahoma and a former congressman for the state, is still settling into his role atop the Cabinet agency overseeing ICE.
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One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
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