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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
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.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Respect is the guiding principle.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
This system helps prevent uncertainty from becoming the organization's default operating mode, guiding teams on what to know, feel, and do.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
His responsibilities include leading the channel strategy and guiding multi-year growth across the company’s largest commercial businesses.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Elk Grove’s Joe Bellotti was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Thundering Herd to the Delta League title and the program’s 12th CIF Sac-Joaquin Section banner.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
That document will be the guiding plan that sets the DDA's priorities into the future.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Medina has been making those kinds of plays his whole career — all the while guiding a highly successful pitching staff.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
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
Respect is the guiding principle.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
This system helps prevent uncertainty from becoming the organization's default operating mode, guiding teams on what to know, feel, and do.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
His responsibilities include leading the channel strategy and guiding multi-year growth across the company’s largest commercial businesses.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Elk Grove’s Joe Bellotti was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Thundering Herd to the Delta League title and the program’s 12th CIF Sac-Joaquin Section banner.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
That document will be the guiding plan that sets the DDA's priorities into the future.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Medina has been making those kinds of plays his whole career — all the while guiding a highly successful pitching staff.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guiding
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On Wednesday, a TikTok user posted a video showing a woman who, from afar, resembled Swift standing on a balcony of her $17 million seaside home in Rhode Island.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Ancelotti pointed out that a number of underdogs at this year’s World Cup have been showing great intensity.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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As the investigation continues, authorities are using the tragedy to urge parents to prioritize water safety by supervising young children, learning CPR and keeping emergency equipment on hand.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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César Armas Morales A journalist and documentary director with more than two decades steering television projects, César Armas Morales has established himself as one of the Canary Islands’ most consistently broadcast non-fiction voices.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Appiolaza’s exit comes amid a broader restructuring and follows the appointment of Riccardo Bagolin as general manager on June 3, who has been tasked with steering a turnaround for the Aeffe group alongside chief restructuring officer Stefano Falliti.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Today’s leading life sciences players are massive companies.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Schwarber launched a second-deck blast, a three-run homer off of Mets starter David Peterson in the second inning, for his Major League-leading 29th home run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Cruise lines are constantly managing a shifting inventory of cabin categories right up until embarkation day.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The lack of Navy interest in managing NAVFAC leads, at best, to a leisurely approach to getting anything done.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Latto was there, along with Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins, Dawn Staley of South Carolina coaching fame, prolific boxer Claressa Shields, local rapper Fabo and Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Ahead of Father’s Day, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talked to five high school coaches across the state whose fathers were coaching greats in Georgia.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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Keeler is one of the scientists overseeing the study.—
Adam Del Rosso,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Burnham has led the Greater Manchester region since 2017, overseeing rapid regeneration for the city where the Industrial Revolution was forged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Today, Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle groups nationwide focus on teaching Black military history, using their motorcycles to represent the cavalry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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For the first time in history, humanity is not merely teaching machines our language.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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“Guiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guiding. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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