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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
According to the tourism board, the site is also home to a lighthouse, which has been guiding vessels along the Portuguese coast since 1772.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The auto conglomerate, which owns a three-fourths stake in Porsche, acquired the French hypercar maker in 1998 and has played a crucial role in establishing and guiding its modern identity.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Strang says the home’s architecture grew from early conversations with the clients centered on three guiding principles.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Sherpas also often help carry equipment and supplies while guiding their clients up the summit.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Congress then added two phrases to the final paragraph that portray God as a moral judge and a guiding hand.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead of guiding every step, users can now assign broader tasks and rely on the model to navigate ambiguity and complete workflows.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
For Rubio, the Cuban-American secretary of state who is guiding the negotiations, reaching out to the grandson was a no-brainer, since the Castro family remains at the center of power in Cuba, and the country’s formal president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, is perceived as a figurehead.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Each visit lasts roughly an hour and a half, with handlers guiding the animals through terminal and entrance areas while passengers pet, hug and yes, kiss them.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The auto conglomerate, which owns a three-fourths stake in Porsche, acquired the French hypercar maker in 1998 and has played a crucial role in establishing and guiding its modern identity.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Strang says the home’s architecture grew from early conversations with the clients centered on three guiding principles.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Sherpas also often help carry equipment and supplies while guiding their clients up the summit.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Congress then added two phrases to the final paragraph that portray God as a moral judge and a guiding hand.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead of guiding every step, users can now assign broader tasks and rely on the model to navigate ambiguity and complete workflows.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
For Rubio, the Cuban-American secretary of state who is guiding the negotiations, reaching out to the grandson was a no-brainer, since the Castro family remains at the center of power in Cuba, and the country’s formal president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, is perceived as a figurehead.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Each visit lasts roughly an hour and a half, with handlers guiding the animals through terminal and entrance areas while passengers pet, hug and yes, kiss them.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guiding
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cops also felt hot on the trail after a driver shared footage showing Neukgu trotting alongside a mountain road.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Chavez, a 78-year-old retiree who worked as a foreman supervising construction at the site, also disappeared in May 2025, according to Los Alamos police.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Goldwyn served as writer and supervising producer on Emily in Paris, and writer on SMILF and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, among others.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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From climbing those mountain peaks to steering her canoe down that river wild, not to mention several other impressive survival skills along the way, this is Charlize at full tilt.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The reality tells a far different story about the man steering the nation into war.—
John Whitehead,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Federal authorities leading investigation The FBI is leading the criminal probe while the Secret Service is focusing on the suspect's behavioral profile, a senior law enforcement official briefed on the bicoastal investigation told USA TODAY.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Canadiens were leading 2-0 late in the second period when Lightning defenceman Max Crozier leveled Juraj Slafkovský with a massive open-ice hit that felt eerily similar to Wilson’s.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Stafford is 38 and managing degenerative back issues.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Micky Arison is listed as managing general partner.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Washington product played all four of his collegiate seasons for Fisch, a one-time Broncos assistant who’s part of the coaching trees of Mike Shanahan and Sean McVay.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The difference between coaching Bronny James and coaching LeBron James’ son, Redick said, was important to the Lakers star.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The county is overseeing design and construction for the cabins project, which is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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There and throughout the West Bank, voting determines the makeup of local councils tasked with overseeing water, roads and electricity.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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What came next was Ahmed sitting down with Stewart teaching him Urdu swear words.—
Amanda Champagne-Meadows,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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McGuire suggested teaching Claude about the Church’s understanding of mercy.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Guiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guiding. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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