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as in guiding
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
piloted the figure skater through the national championships
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as in conducting
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the lead rider piloted the rest of the team
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as in navigating
to operate or control the course of
managed to pilot the plane to safety despite the failure of the left engine
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Recent Examples of piloting
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Give Charlotte credit for a forward-thinking move rather than auto-piloting into his next contract, but the short-term consequence is that there are no qualified starting centers here.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
With Kinta piloting, and Momo’s psychic powers fused with Aira’s hair abilities, the group makes a desperate attempt to shift the battle in their favor.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Next comes some fancy piloting, the detachment of the thrusters, and then the scavenger ship is effectively so much deadweight in space, at least for now.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Given its long range and the high likelihood of operating in an environment compromised by electronic warfare system, the Liutyi is not designed for remote piloting.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Last year, Sunnyvale began piloting a similar program limited to northwest Sunnyvale.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
That study, which surveyed 1,700 decision makers, found 43 percent are already piloting autonomous AI for at least one use case.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Rural patients, who may be far from a Level 1 trauma center, may benefit most from early interventions like the one MU is piloting.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Dan Lawrence’s son, Luke, piloting Ariel, which once belonged to the Roosevelts’ neighbor Archie Rogers, took the first heat, and then the second, obviating the need for a third.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Mexico readied Army and National Guard ground troops and Air Force troops piloting six helicopters.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Examples of these actions include adopting stretch energy codes, piloting a reusable cups program for concerts at RiverEdge Park and banning single use plastic shopping bags, according to a poster of the actions displayed during the breakout groups held later in the forum.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
In the end, UC Davis Health stopped using the BioButtons after piloting the technology for about a year, Beebe says.
—Hilke Schellmann, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Qu said the company sees it as a hobby-grade product aimed at users who want a closer approximation of real piloting.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Give Charlotte credit for a forward-thinking move rather than auto-piloting into his next contract, but the short-term consequence is that there are no qualified starting centers here.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
With Kinta piloting, and Momo’s psychic powers fused with Aira’s hair abilities, the group makes a desperate attempt to shift the battle in their favor.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Next comes some fancy piloting, the detachment of the thrusters, and then the scavenger ship is effectively so much deadweight in space, at least for now.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Given its long range and the high likelihood of operating in an environment compromised by electronic warfare system, the Liutyi is not designed for remote piloting.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Multiple big players will start piloting the principles on their shows including Channel 4, Disney, Banijay and Sky.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Last year, Sunnyvale began piloting a similar program limited to northwest Sunnyvale.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
That study, which surveyed 1,700 decision makers, found 43 percent are already piloting autonomous AI for at least one use case.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Rural patients, who may be far from a Level 1 trauma center, may benefit most from early interventions like the one MU is piloting.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Dan Lawrence’s son, Luke, piloting Ariel, which once belonged to the Roosevelts’ neighbor Archie Rogers, took the first heat, and then the second, obviating the need for a third.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Mexico readied Army and National Guard ground troops and Air Force troops piloting six helicopters.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Examples of these actions include adopting stretch energy codes, piloting a reusable cups program for concerts at RiverEdge Park and banning single use plastic shopping bags, according to a poster of the actions displayed during the breakout groups held later in the forum.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
In the end, UC Davis Health stopped using the BioButtons after piloting the technology for about a year, Beebe says.
—Hilke Schellmann, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piloting
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The team missed a race because its engines didn't arrive and another when its trucks were stuck in traffic, was accused by one driver of knowingly fitting damaged steering to his car and was eventually excluded from F1 mid-season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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My time was limited, but the steering was a delight and communicated what was going on on the pavement with the Pirelli PZero tires.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to receiving this year's recognition, Davis has been selected to serve as a STRIVE mentor for the 2026 team, guiding a cohort of teachers chosen for the program this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The role involves guiding investment decisions, making sure portfolios remain balanced and helping lead the team to achieve strong performance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Maiava has spent much of the past two months trying to build a connection with young players on both sides of the ball, taking them out to dinners, watching film with them, walking through the playbook and even conducting players-only sessions on the practice field.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Two biologists conducting routine genetic analysis stumbled onto its true identity almost by accident.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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As consumers are also navigating affordability issues, Wadford said a monthly gym membership is a lot cheaper than going out every single week.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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More clips of Infiniti as Agnes are shown navigating life within Gilead and coming to terms about what lies within the walls of Gilead's borders.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Residents may require medication management and may have previously posed a potential risk to harm themselves or others, but any aggressive behavior must have occurred no less than six months prior to being admitted.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Through its program on border management, anti-corruption and criminal justice, the office has been supporting Haitian institutions to address the broader issues that continue to fuel instability and violence in the country.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kids training on the field were helped by coaching friends of Irwin.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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War spreads in the Middle East, a coaching legend dies, and several incumbents face tough primaries.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Olivia, Dan, and Vanessa's threesome remains in the running for the title of Gossip Girl's most shocking moment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Outdoor activities such as trail running, cycling, kayaking, and climbing have become central to travel itineraries for people looking to stay active while exploring new destinations.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Senior Kurdish leaders denied having made any ground incursion into Iran thus far, but several outlets reported that Iranian Kurdish groups were in talks with Washington, which is mulling arming the militias in order to help overthrow Iran’s leadership.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The event, overseen by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, is tightly scripted and almost entirely predetermined to showcase a leadership hyperfocused on stability.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Piloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piloting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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