1
as in instructions
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 managements
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 compasses
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 trends
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 directions
One person was killed and five others were injured after the plane crashed on Laredo’s Loop 20 highway, shutting down traffic in both directions and strewing debris across multiple lanes.
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Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
This year’s Southeast Asia 500, Fortune’s annual ranking of the region’s largest companies by revenue, captures a corporate landscape pulling in two directions at once.
—Andrew Staples, Fortune, 16 June 2026
Always follow the soil test recommendations and the application directions on the fertilizer label.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
California Highway Patrol said both directions of the freeway were closed in San Joaquin County.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Brain image studies have revealed stark changes in the brains of people who learn a new language, memorize complex driving directions, and regularly play challenging games.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Heat the rice according to the package directions and transfer it to a serving bowl.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
The founders acknowledge that installation can often become one of the most time-intensive aspects of decorative lighting projects, particularly when layouts involve multiple directions, angles, or architectural features.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
This year’s Southeast Asia 500, Fortune’s annual ranking of the region’s largest companies by revenue, captures a corporate landscape pulling in two directions at once.
—Andrew Staples, Fortune, 16 June 2026
Always follow the soil test recommendations and the application directions on the fertilizer label.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
California Highway Patrol said both directions of the freeway were closed in San Joaquin County.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Brain image studies have revealed stark changes in the brains of people who learn a new language, memorize complex driving directions, and regularly play challenging games.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Heat the rice according to the package directions and transfer it to a serving bowl.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
The founders acknowledge that installation can often become one of the most time-intensive aspects of decorative lighting projects, particularly when layouts involve multiple directions, angles, or architectural features.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
Noun
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Siobhan mostly rolls with Lily’s choices, while realizing the night shift isn’t getting instructions, and trying to solve the problem.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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El Money provided detailed instructions to Lavrynovych on the targets, how to mix flammable substances and steps to avoid being caught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Information about Spirit’s plans was equally scarce among managements of airports the airline serves.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Noun
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So many role-playing games spoonfeed you with compasses and waypoints and fourth-wall-breaking warnings.—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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As for steering a buggy to the Artemis base, compasses don’t work on the moon, and dust will adhere to optics, so NASA has pioneered plans to use Earth’s Galileo and GPS satellites to navigate.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
Noun
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In recent years, wellness culture and beauty trends have also pushed consumers toward approaches that include red-light therapy, injectable treatments and biohacking supplements.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Cycle syncing has become one of the fastest-growing women’s wellness trends, fueled by femtech apps and a steady stream of social media advice.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The evacuation orders have since been lifted.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Smart911 will also send out alerts about water shutoffs, boil orders, road closures and other emergency situations.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The vessel has been specifically designed to support operations at depths of up to 11,000 meters—deep enough to reach the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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While municipalities may authorize certain vehicle assignments or equipment for operational purposes, local policies do not supersede state law.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The same cognitive tendencies that make retirement savings difficult also make preventive medicine difficult.—
Jeffrey Wessler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Similarly, the defense seeks to admit evidence of Gormley’s violent tendencies, most of which come in the form of disturbing videos off of his social media pages.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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“Directions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directions. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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