Synonyms of guiding

guiding

verb

present participle of guide

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• showing
• leading
• coaching
• steering
• teaching
• accompanying
• shepherding
• informing
• mentoring
• tutoring
• escorting
• piloting
• training
• counseling
• walking through
• supervising
• directing
• instructing
• swaying
• overseeing
• engineering
• chaperoning
• seeing
• convoying
• attending
• superintending
• drilling
• enlightening
• briefing
• inculcating
• fostering
• indoctrinating
• nurturing
• godfathering
• squiring
• schooling
• cultivating

2

as in supervising

to look after and make decisions about

thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervising
• managing
• overseeing
• operating
• controlling
• regulating
• handling
• conducting
• governing
• running
• directing
• keeping
• administering
• tending
• protecting
• superintending
• leading
• administrating
• presiding (over)
• carrying on
• stewarding
• overlooking
• steering
• watching over
• watching
• safeguarding
• guarding
• piloting
• caring (for)
• minding
• micromanaging
• stage-managing
• codirecting
• comanaging

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steering
• leading
• showing
• directing
• accompanying
• conducting
• ushering
• escorting
• routing
• piloting
• preceding
• marshaling
• managing
• controlling
• attending
• seeing
• chaperoning
• convoying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• trailing
• following
• tailing
• shadowing
• hounding
• dogging
• tailgating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guiding

The guiding principle is an 80/20 sourcing philosophy that means just 20% of the food is imported while 80% is from the archipelago. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

The country's guiding principles are, and always have been, the principles of the Declaration. — Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

Partnership is the guiding motif of the World Soundtrack Awards’ Film Music Days, where live performances will give cult films bold new scores and industry mixers encourage emerging composers and filmmakers to find their creative match. — Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

These atoms briefly grab passing lithium ions via temporary lithium-nitrogen bonds, stripping away bulky electrolyte solvent molecules and guiding them smoothly into the cathode active material. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

The most gratifying facet of being an agent was guiding gifted artists through the maze of potential opportunities and pitfalls that constitute careers in Hollywood. — Rick Nicita, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Reeve had a legitimate case this season, including guiding Minnesota through Napheesa Collier's extended absence. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Drawing remained a guiding force for her sculptural work during this time, when Hesse was increasingly experimenting with unconventional materials like latex and fiberglass. — Gabriella Angeleti, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The report noted that retailers should treat self-service as an extensible platform and enable support of various applications while guiding the consumer to adoption of the technology. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026