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as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
we were given very specific directions for the first part of the exam
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
working under the close direction of the engineering supervisor
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as in compass
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a life that seemed to lack any direction other than the mindless pursuit of empty pleasures
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as in trend
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
some older people worry about the overall direction that political discourse has taken lately
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Recent Examples of direction
But her official team online, known as Taylor Nation, used its social media accounts to point fans in the direction of a new section on Swift’s website that’s dedicated to archiving material across eras.
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Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
Plaintiffs say the alignment could lead to the commander rejecting directions of the governor.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
The person driving the car called 911 after hitting the person while driving west on Ygnacio Valley Road, in the direction of the entrances for Interstate 680 and state Highway 24, according to officials.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Stock-Market Outlook One area of increasing uncertainty is the direction of stock prices for employees with equity compensation and holdings of company shares.
—Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
Plaintiffs say the alignment could lead to the commander rejecting directions of the governor.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
The person driving the car called 911 after hitting the person while driving west on Ygnacio Valley Road, in the direction of the entrances for Interstate 680 and state Highway 24, according to officials.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Stock-Market Outlook One area of increasing uncertainty is the direction of stock prices for employees with equity compensation and holdings of company shares.
—Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for direction
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In the meantime, mail-in paper applications and instructions for using them are available at the state’s Department of Human Services website.Wes Davis, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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Carefully read and follow all instructions to improve your odds of qualifying for the grant.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Clients interested in ongoing pest management can avail themselves of the company’s Gold Package, which includes year-round monitoring and treatment.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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British actress Saffron Hocking has signed with Untitled Entertainment for management.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Think of market research as a reliable compass, guiding you through unpredictable terrain.Janet Lam, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Mars also stations retrograde on December 6, which puts you on a longer journey of questioning your path and internal compass.Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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While the search for job opportunities in Switzerland is the fastest-growing trend in the U.S. with a 315% increase in demand in 2024, according to Jobseeker.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fanning’s backless frock featured a square neckline and a bow appliqué, emblematic of trends throughout the decade.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The loss of running water, too, can result in emergency or placard orders.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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As the name states, the rule suggests withdrawing 4% of your portfolio every year in retirement in order to avoid running out of money.Michael Foster, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Then they were split into two equal groups and completed training drills twice a week under the supervision of an Okkulo coach—one group using Okkulo’s lighting system, and the other under normal conditions.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Two years later, the trees were planted along the long driveway leading to John Woodbury’s future home, under the supervision of ranch foreman Tom Hoag, according to the Christmas Tree Lane Assn.’s official history.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Despite the continuously changing tides of healthcare over the last 50 years, innovation in the retail and consumer pharmacy spaces has been slightly more measured.Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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There have been hints of an ebb in the tide of corporatization.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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The first big test for the governor’s edict comes next year, when 35% of new vehicles sold must be zero-emission, up from 26.4% now.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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They’ve been issued an edict by the fans to clean house and start over.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/direction. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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