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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2
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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as in steering
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Recent Examples of piloting
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Launching a denim recycling program in North America, piloting a repair service and expanding the Ralph Lauren Vintage offering.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
His brother, Bartek, helped by piloting a drone that helped guide him safely through the glacier, AFP reported.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Banks are piloting tokenized deposits and settlement rails.
—Annabelle Huang, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Major producers are now piloting it.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The designer who is piloting one of New York’s finest houses into our brave new world sat #NYFW this season in favor of Madrid, of all possible places.
—Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
Healthcare companies are also making agentic AI investments, with Philips and GE Healthcare are piloting agents in ICUs that monitor patients continuously, freeing staff from constant checks.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The city first began piloting these cargo e-bikes in 2019 and has been honing the rules governing them in the years since.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Reactor designs are tailored to customer needs, allowing integration into existing systems and application-specific piloting at industrial sites.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 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
Noun
The system extends to Netflix’s feedback culture, where the company is piloting generative AI capabilities to help employees navigate the company’s radical transparency approach.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Launching a denim recycling program in North America, piloting a repair service and expanding the Ralph Lauren Vintage offering.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
His brother, Bartek, helped by piloting a drone that helped guide him safely through the glacier, AFP reported.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Banks are piloting tokenized deposits and settlement rails.
—Annabelle Huang, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Major producers are now piloting it.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The designer who is piloting one of New York’s finest houses into our brave new world sat #NYFW this season in favor of Madrid, of all possible places.
—Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
Healthcare companies are also making agentic AI investments, with Philips and GE Healthcare are piloting agents in ICUs that monitor patients continuously, freeing staff from constant checks.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The city first began piloting these cargo e-bikes in 2019 and has been honing the rules governing them in the years since.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piloting
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An army of around 200 volunteers from the church and several charities were making food, picking up trash, guiding guests and MC'ing dance showcases, said Mary Cantrell, who has been a key organizer since 1993.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Most of the footage was filmed by astronauts, with Wang’s perspective guiding the story.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have used LLMs to engage with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and there is promising early evidence that generative AI may be able to make a difference in steering people away from such false beliefs.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Along with feeling more like herself, Luddington reflected on how much clarity the diagnosis brought her after months of navigating symptoms with no explanation.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Students benefit too, with a curriculum designed to give them practical tools for navigating online life safely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Still, flare-up prevention and daily management can make a world of difference in preventing flare-ups.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The post-graduate educational initiative kicks off in January with yearlong academic courses across management, innovation, sustainability, production, finance, e-commerce, communication and marketing held at Accademia Costume & Moda’s Milan campus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The duo, neither of which was born when Napier first began coaching in 2003, took advantage of Texas’ top cornerback, Malik Muhammed, missing the game.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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That wrinkle to the punt return game was a move by the coaching staff to put something else on staff for teams to prepare for.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Boosting global reach Researchers said the goal was to create a new generation of airlifters capable of conducting intercontinental operations without refueling.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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If approved, the board would begin conducting its review.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan used another adjective to describe Dowdle’s running style.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Haaretz, Israel’s longest running newspaper, is one of the few news websites that has covered Palestinian suffering in Gaza extensively since the beginning of the war.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our staff is showing a lot of faith in the New York Rangers this season.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Piloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piloting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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