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as in supervises
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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as in directs
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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as in behaves
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 steers
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 transmits
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
a material that conducts heat quite efficiently
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as in controls
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 behaviors
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 conducts
Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The bipartisan polling team that conducts surveys for NBC News recently ran an experiment to show the impact of pollsters’ assumptions about turnout.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Any appearance of serendipity or luck was mere coincidence; there is nothing coincidental about how Vanguard conducts its business.
—Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
The department conducts research and offers guidance on best classroom practices, most of which is optional.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
Each year Steward conducts a handful of four- to five-day group trips — next spring and summer’s roster includes hikes in Calabria, Sicily, Tuscany, and the Dolomites — as well as custom tours for private clients.
—Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Knott’s Berry Farm typically conducts annual refurbishments on Calico River Rapids and Timber Mountain Log Ride during the colder winter months.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
Company music director Eun Sun Kim conducts this opera of epic romance, with two top international artists — tenor Simon O’Neill and soprano Anja Kampe — in the title roles.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
This layer is placed between the cathode and the current collector, an aluminum foil that conducts electricity within the battery.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
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Edison Research, which conducts national exit polling for NBC News and other news organizations, surveyed 2,750 Latino voters nationally.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The bipartisan polling team that conducts surveys for NBC News recently ran an experiment to show the impact of pollsters’ assumptions about turnout.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Any appearance of serendipity or luck was mere coincidence; there is nothing coincidental about how Vanguard conducts its business.
—Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
The department conducts research and offers guidance on best classroom practices, most of which is optional.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
Each year Steward conducts a handful of four- to five-day group trips — next spring and summer’s roster includes hikes in Calabria, Sicily, Tuscany, and the Dolomites — as well as custom tours for private clients.
—Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Knott’s Berry Farm typically conducts annual refurbishments on Calico River Rapids and Timber Mountain Log Ride during the colder winter months.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
Company music director Eun Sun Kim conducts this opera of epic romance, with two top international artists — tenor Simon O’Neill and soprano Anja Kampe — in the title roles.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
This layer is placed between the cathode and the current collector, an aluminum foil that conducts electricity within the battery.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducts
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Called the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024, the law directs the VA to increase veterans' benefits by the same inflation adjustment percentage as Social Security payments.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Leigh Silverman directs a rigorously unspectacular production, with an almost dogmatic refusal to add any Broadway razzle.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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China steers local firms away from Nvidia.John Kell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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The other problem this uncovers is overgeneralization, where a small sample size is brushstroked into believing that its application will still be the same and will drive the same results in a larger market size, which steers you to neglect external factors and other relevant indicators.Mustansir Paliwala, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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These are behaviors by a spouse, partner or loved one that are meant to control, isolate or frighten.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The relationship between cannabis use and other substance use behaviors is complex and multifaceted.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Digital twin technology operates in real time to provide insights on warehouse operations, material movements, processes and simulation scenarios.Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Kim is also behind the Rendez-Vous des Designers NGO, which aims at helping emerging French brands and operates a multibrand boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Près.Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Seattle’s leading rusher, Kenneth Walker, has 398 yards on 99 carries with six touchdowns.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Binah Capital's Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of 9% per annum.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Once everything is buckled and strapped, McDonald guides me into my craft.Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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But Abuelita, with her gentle wisdom, guides through a mindful journey.Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Starting with small pilot projects allows financial institutions to explore AI use cases, gain insights and gradually build confidence in its ability to improve operations and create business value.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Engineers and operations experts can use this information to isolate where the mistake happened and why, and make changes accordingly.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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