1
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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2
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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3
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
Experts say hair can be trained to grow in one direction by brushing it daily with a toothbrush or other small brush.3
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
As the trooper started to exit his vehicle, the woman began driving in the wrong direction heading west on Route 2 East and traveling toward Interstate 84, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Santa Fe Fire Department Chief Brian Moya told USA Today earlier this week that the surviving dogs helped first responders find the bodies of their owners, noting that the canines kept running up to them and barking, then running in a different direction.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Geography can also give you a nudge in the right direction.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
As the trooper started to exit his vehicle, the woman began driving in the wrong direction heading west on Route 2 East and traveling toward Interstate 84, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Santa Fe Fire Department Chief Brian Moya told USA Today earlier this week that the surviving dogs helped first responders find the bodies of their owners, noting that the canines kept running up to them and barking, then running in a different direction.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Geography can also give you a nudge in the right direction.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for direction
Noun
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Keep tower fans dust-free and in good working condition with these easy-to-follow cleaning instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Consider spreading a very thin (¼-inch thick) layer of topsoil across the planting area before sowing seed according to label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Upon her sentencing, Gutierrez-Reed, who had blamed the film's management for the shooting, asked the presiding Santa Fe judge to consider probation instead of the maximum jail time.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Join 8 others in the comments View Comments Nissan has been beset by years of faltering sales and management turmoil, never fully recovering from a hit to its brand following the 2018 ouster of former chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was accused by Tokyo prosecutors of financial misconduct.—
Reuters,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Without a compass to explore a piece so strange as this one, most people seemed content to capture it all on their phones.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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This means a traditional compass will not work there.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Racing for Innovation: Lessons from Tesla and Google TikTok’s challenges are part of a broader trend.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In a recent analysis, the group found that 97% of the places analyzed saw a warming trend for the season.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In short order, Trump has paused or reversed some tariffs, casting doubt over his plans and adding to the uncertainty, the experts added.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The executive order in reference does not require action from schools on public displays.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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No experience is necessary and youth volunteers are welcome with adult supervision.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The wine list immediately became one of New York’s largest and best selected, with 1,800 labels and 9,000 bottles under the supervision of Master Sommelier Josh Nadel and Robin Wright, with four other sommeliers on staff.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That shifting of tides can feel unsettling for team members without clear communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Changed by the tides of history, the streets are unrecognizable.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Over the next decade, New Yorkers should brace for a steady wave of rising energy costs as new infrastructure will be needed to fulfill the all-electric construction edict enacted here.—
Kris DeLair,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Officers and directors have enough problems trying to balance the turbulence of new governmental edicts with pressing economic and operational challenges.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/direction. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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