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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
However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Families will paint Autumn Gnomes together, with instructors guiding the process step-by-step so even beginners can walk away proud of their canvas.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
These 10 guiding principles have been the lens by which the chamber has evaluated mass transit proposals, including House Bill 3438.
—Lou Sandoval, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Adugna wished all parents strength and wisdom in guiding their daughters.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
But the salad days of spiders and mosquitoes may only last a short while, with adult dowitchers wrangling their months-old babies and guiding them to warmth via the Pacific Flyway, a north-south migration route stretching from Alaska to Patagonia in South America.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After going 6-27 in his third season guiding the Toreros, Lavin overhauled the roster, adding 13 newcomers including seven transfers, two players from Europe and four incoming freshmen recruits.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Their father, an RIA veteran, spent decades guiding families through the most personal financial decisions of their lives.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Families will paint Autumn Gnomes together, with instructors guiding the process step-by-step so even beginners can walk away proud of their canvas.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
These 10 guiding principles have been the lens by which the chamber has evaluated mass transit proposals, including House Bill 3438.
—Lou Sandoval, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Adugna wished all parents strength and wisdom in guiding their daughters.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
But the salad days of spiders and mosquitoes may only last a short while, with adult dowitchers wrangling their months-old babies and guiding them to warmth via the Pacific Flyway, a north-south migration route stretching from Alaska to Patagonia in South America.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After going 6-27 in his third season guiding the Toreros, Lavin overhauled the roster, adding 13 newcomers including seven transfers, two players from Europe and four incoming freshmen recruits.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Their father, an RIA veteran, spent decades guiding families through the most personal financial decisions of their lives.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guiding
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The semiconductor industry and the equipment that support that industry are showing robust continuous growth in most parts of the world supporting consumer, industrial and data center applications.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the film starts, Maria is first met supervising a class trip to the local cider factory owned by local burgher Frank (Sean Gilder), whose daughter Pauline (Nia Brown) is in Maria’s class.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Talent shifts from large sets of tier-1 agents to a smaller set of specialists focused on supervising, handling escalations, training, and improving AI systems.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Despite tuition costs skyrocketing, student debt at unsustainable levels, unstable white-collar job prospects and the real threat of AI disruption, families keep steering kids toward college.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Macron now faces the task of steering France out of its financial morass.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pictured below, director/actor/executive producer Jason Bateman and his co-star Jude Law are in the clinch of a classic big-time Hollywood-leading-man wattage-throwdown.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Egypt, pro-government news outlets already have trumpeted the case as proof that Soliman was leading a secret Brotherhood cell in America.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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For many leaders, the most significant shift in leadership is not about managing bigger projects or larger teams.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite daunting market conditions, America’s youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Good Fortune marks Ansari's feature directorial debut, following the shelving of his prior attempt at a first-time directing gig.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, Guillermo del Toro reimagines the classic story of Pinocchio through a modern lens, in conjunction with his signature directing style.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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As well as coaching the national teams, he was tasked with raising fielding standards throughout the domestic professional game, working with the county sides to help improve the overall standards.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Arreola helped Carmel’s freshman team go undefeated and impressed the coaching staff enough to earn a late-season call-up.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Bills are coming off a season in which Allen earned MVP honors — ahead of Jackson — while overseeing an offense that finished second in the NFL in scoring.—
Associated press,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Farhana Bhula, Director of Film4 and Alice Whittemore, Development & Production Executive are overseeing the project for Film4.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Guiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guiding. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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