as in steering
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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
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The city is searching for additional solutions, including piloting a tow-zone program linked to street sweeping.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Multiple big players will start piloting the principles on their shows including Channel 4, Disney, Banijay and Sky.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 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
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
On July 16, 1999, the trio perished when the single-engine plane Kennedy was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha's Vineyard.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The city is searching for additional solutions, including piloting a tow-zone program linked to street sweeping.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Multiple big players will start piloting the principles on their shows including Channel 4, Disney, Banijay and Sky.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piloting
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To support this, the institute has come up with new hardware, including a planar galvanometer scanner for ultra-fast, high-precision beam steering.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Instructors will teach balance, control, steering and paddle etiquette, marine education, and water safety.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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The only options are to keep trying, which is what conducting science is, or to give up.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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Practically, this means that in addition to running your bags through the scanner and conducting physical pat-downs, the agents at security checkpoints may request proof of citizenship, ask personal questions, and demand to go through a traveler’s phone.—
Laura Bassett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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For women navigating menopause, lower estrogen and progesterone can produce hair that feels thin, coarse, and dry all at once.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, and for families navigating celiac disease, treatment does not come in the form of medication or a cure.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Guerin’s experience, having played on two Stanley Cup-winning teams and serving in the management for a few more, the importance of depth come playoff time — when injuries can be sudden and devastating to a team’s title hopes 1 is a vital tool in the team’s toolbox.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Topics include weight management, diet, exercise, Alzheimer’s disease prevention, and the biology of aging.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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This is still the most natural — and the most important — aspect of coaching for Donovan.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since then, Cantens has crafted an eclectic career that has included two years coaching pro ball in Germany.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lisa also tests trail and road running shoes and other outdoor gear for Outside with a select group of diverse women runners.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the Barons got the final out on a base running error by the Sea Kings.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The payments — 17 transfers of $20,000 each — were made to the son of José Almaraz, a former player described as a spiritual guide close to AFA leadership.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Piloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piloting. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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