as in steering
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1
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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3
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
Matthew Sherrill, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Bradley Daar, 70, of Clinton, was piloting a single-engine ultralight glider on Friday afternoon when the aircraft crashed into the woods in the Town of Deep River, roughly 35 miles east of New Haven.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Thompson said no one in the class, including the teacher, knew the school was piloting Gaggle.
—Claire Bryan and Sharon Lurye, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
India is not immune to this trend, and even though geopolitical rival China has been the most aggressive at piloting a CBDC, India doesn't look that far behind with the Digital Rupee.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Even the most confident drivers can struggle when piloting an unfamiliar vehicle in inclement weather.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2025
As we get warmed up and pick up speed, piloting the GR86s around all 22 turns begins to take on the rhythm and grace of dancing.
—Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
As for Fry, his experience with piloting the car has been admittedly limited.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Paul McCartney will reflect on his time piloting Wings in an upcoming book that focuses on his post-Beatles band.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Jean-François—a bald, fifty-five-year-old Québécois in a slim-fitting black T-shirt and Coke-bottle glasses—was perched imposingly above it all, looking not unlike a futuristic aviator piloting a giant, cybernetic wasp.
—Matthew Sherrill, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Bradley Daar, 70, of Clinton, was piloting a single-engine ultralight glider on Friday afternoon when the aircraft crashed into the woods in the Town of Deep River, roughly 35 miles east of New Haven.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Thompson said no one in the class, including the teacher, knew the school was piloting Gaggle.
—Claire Bryan and Sharon Lurye, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025
India is not immune to this trend, and even though geopolitical rival China has been the most aggressive at piloting a CBDC, India doesn't look that far behind with the Digital Rupee.
—Roger Huang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Even the most confident drivers can struggle when piloting an unfamiliar vehicle in inclement weather.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2025
As we get warmed up and pick up speed, piloting the GR86s around all 22 turns begins to take on the rhythm and grace of dancing.
—Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
As for Fry, his experience with piloting the car has been admittedly limited.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Paul McCartney will reflect on his time piloting Wings in an upcoming book that focuses on his post-Beatles band.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piloting
Verb
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Alvarez drops to receive Almada’s pass before guiding it first time to Fernandez.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Heyman is best known for guiding the Harry Potter movie franchise across eight successful movies.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Dec. 2024
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Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nonetheless, the company has been navigating a challenging rooftop solar market since interest rates increased in 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The guide was issued in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine and lists instructions on what to include in an evacuation backpack, as well as tips for navigating crisis situations.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The anchor has not been afraid to challenge CBS News management in the past.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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Although anyone can pay their rent and earn rewards with Bilt, the company’s Bilt Alliance network of 4.5 rental homes integrates payment platforms with property management systems.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Bears are going to have to convince top head-coaching candidates that losing is not systemic at Halas Hall.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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He was let go with a year left on his contract and is not in coaching.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This means shifting from a reactive to a proactive stance, conducting regular assessments of organizational defenses and creating an environment where proactively addressing the root causes of human and organizational problems is encouraged and rewarded.—
Rob De La Espriella,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The office for State Attorney Phil Archer, who oversees prosecutions in Seminole County, confirmed the office is not conducting its own investigation.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Then grab comfortable footwear like these running shoes from Brooks — Jennifer Garner’s go-to sneaker brand.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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That’s a position of need for a Panthers defense that struggled to get to the quarterback and impact the running game at the hashmarks in 2024.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Piloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piloting. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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