1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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2
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers
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Recent Examples of guidance
Rachel will share guidance on key nutrients for babies and how to introduce solid foods.
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Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Scholarship applications are available from guidance offices at all LaPorte County high schools.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the order was given after OPM and DOD clarified guidance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
How did the State Department’s LGBTQ+ travel guidance change?
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Scholarship applications are available from guidance offices at all LaPorte County high schools.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the order was given after OPM and DOD clarified guidance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
How did the State Department’s LGBTQ+ travel guidance change?
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
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This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Why Yapping With Your Friends Is So Good For Your Mental Health Get more of SELF's great friendship advice delivered right to your inbox—for free.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, who is stepping down from the regulatory post at the end of February, cautioned against any push to significantly weaken existing bank rules and supervision, and urged watchdogs to complete international capital standards.—
Pete Schroeder,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Smith already has been staying full-time at a community facility with around-the-clock supervision for the past nine months, with Friday's decision formally discharging him from the hospital, officials said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the United Kingdom, the People’s Pension, one of the country’s largest master trust pensions, recently began shifting assets away from U.S. asset manager State Street due to concerns about its stewardship of climate risk, Net Zero Investor reported.—
John Kostyack,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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She’s expected to prosecute the case against Trump’s stewardship of U.S. foreign policy in particular.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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There is absolute alignment on the board and with management.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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This position is responsible for infrastructure management, support, and troubleshooting, as well as supporting hardware, software, networking and third-party products.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although a cause has not immediately been identified, these incidents have called into question the environmental oversight of California’s landfills.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Wealth Solutions Report challenges the fears of overregulation, arguing that structured oversight can enhance market confidence and drive mainstream adoption.—
Cloris Chen,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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There will also be standard shoulders in each direction between the bridge on First Avenue and the bridge over the West River, according to DOT.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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Geography can also give you a nudge in the right direction.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Fear pushes us to cling for control, driving an instinct to seek definitive answers with hopes for stability.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Have persistent weeds identified to determine the best control.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Some members declined to attend amid the president's handling of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The government of French President Emmanuel Macron came under heavy fire for its handling of the cyclone – the strongest storm to hit the area in more than 90 years.—
Robert Shackelford and Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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