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as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
the company's president continues to conduct the everyday affairs of the software firm he founded many years ago
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2
as in to direct
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the gutter conducts water to the curb, thus protecting the house's basement
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3
as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
conducted themselves at the party like perfect ladies and gentlemen
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as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
a job conducting tourists through the historical museum
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as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
a material that conducts heat quite efficiently
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
the President was happy to leave the conduct of foreign affairs to his secretary of state
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as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
a child who has often been scolded for poor conduct
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Recent Examples of conduct
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
The audit said the investigation was being conducted by an independent forensic expert and law enforcement.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
The Supreme Court this month approved an agreement, known as a stipulation, reached by Levey Cohen and the state Judicial Qualifications Commission, which investigates judicial conduct.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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Verb
In fact, according to a survey conducted by the retailer, cost is a primary barrier for two in three travelers who want an elevated, more pleasant airport experience.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
The audit said the investigation was being conducted by an independent forensic expert and law enforcement.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Noun
The artist is facing 14 charges, including aggravated assault, possessing and aiming a gun at someone, reckless conduct, conspiracy to commit a felony, and simple assault, among others.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
The Supreme Court this month approved an agreement, known as a stipulation, reached by Levey Cohen and the state Judicial Qualifications Commission, which investigates judicial conduct.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conduct
Verb
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In 2023, Florida ended a more than two-decade experiment that saw child protective investigators employed and supervised by sheriff’s offices in seven counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Over half of the meteorology positions the weather service is trying to fill are for lead meteorologist or more senior positions, including five meteorologists who supervise the forecast offices.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Voters are now directed to select the most deserving players, regardless of their positions.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Set for theatrical release in 2026, Phantom is directed by D-Day founder Lester Hsi (The Bridge Curse, The Bridge Curse: Ritual).—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Secondly, for several years the Treasury market has been behaving strangely, for reasons that have nothing to do with tariffs or trade policy.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Yet another point in this episode hanging on these professionals behaving in ways that just didn’t track with their actual experience.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Otherwise, Parkinson has steered clear of borrowing players from elsewhere, focusing instead on permanent signings.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the plan steers the Kingdom from reliance on oil to become a global leader in such sectors as technology, entertainment and tourism.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Of particular concern right now are native Culex mosquitoes, which can transmit deadly West Nile virus, Diaz said.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Balancing the critical need to expand the capacity to generate and transmit electricity within Maryland with environmental and other considerations is a daunting challenge, as demonstrated by the controversy over the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) proposed by PJM Interconnection.—
David Plymyer,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Mizrahi, who heads management and promotion company OCESA-Seitrack, oversees Sanz’s international management and business, while Zabala, who is also a musician, handles his recording career and creative output.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
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Leveraging a robust background in HR leadership, Josh previously directed transformative talent practices at Red Ventures as vice president of people operations, leading talent management, HR business partner, talent acquisition, and M&A integration during his tenure.—
Josh Tarr,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Commissioner Rob Manfred issues his ruling following the completion of the investigation of allegations of improper behavior towards a number of women against former manager and coach Mickey Callaway.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The dispute assumed higher stakes after Trump took office, and federal courts across the country started to push back on the new Administration’s behavior.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Air traffic control staffing issues and equipment failures have made national headlines in recent weeks due to a series of telecommunications outages at a facility that oversees air traffic at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Batlle, who previously worked with Branco as director of sales for theatrical distribution at Warner Bros. France, will oversee the creation of Studio TF1’s new theatrical distribution arm, including hiring a team.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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“Conduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conduct. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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