1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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2
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers
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Recent Examples of guidance
Similarly, Mosseri is also buzzing about the capri pant shape at Still Here, noting her own childhood memories as a major source of guidance when creating this collection.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
That official noted that many people within USAID believe reforms were needed and were willing to work with the administration but have not received any guidance on doing so.
NPR spoke to current and former staff and aid analysts about the possible reasons for this assault on USAID.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
The club have representatives in nearby schools offering coaching and guidance and have recently linked up with the University of Birmingham to help fight poverty in the city among other initiatives.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
For example, while 17 states have implemented guidances to make schools safer and more inclusive for transgender youth, 25 states have banned transgender youth from using bathrooms and playing on sports teams that align with their gender.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
That official noted that many people within USAID believe reforms were needed and were willing to work with the administration but have not received any guidance on doing so.
NPR spoke to current and former staff and aid analysts about the possible reasons for this assault on USAID.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
The club have representatives in nearby schools offering coaching and guidance and have recently linked up with the University of Birmingham to help fight poverty in the city among other initiatives.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
For example, while 17 states have implemented guidances to make schools safer and more inclusive for transgender youth, 25 states have banned transgender youth from using bathrooms and playing on sports teams that align with their gender.
—Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
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Read more about romance scams for safe online dating advice.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The raid was conducted by Deputy Sheriff Charles Kuester and Constable Walter Swanson, upon advice received at the office of County Attorney William McNelly.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Children in the test group, though, were started with a ⅛ daily teaspoon of peanut butter, given under medical supervision.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kids age 8 or younger require parental supervision.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Each year, Valley Water provides funding for community projects that promote safe, clean drinking water, water conservation, flood protection and environmental stewardship in Santa Clara County.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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During her stewardship, the Bears won a Super Bowl in 1986 and lost a second 21 years later.—
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arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Here's what to know California on 'high alert' as looming storm threatens flooding, mudslides, heavy snow A rockslide was reported by emergency management officials on I-69 in Kentucky between Dawson Springs and Princeton, reported the weather service in Paducah.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Brodeur said in a prepared statement that water management districts were founded to manage stormwater and flood-control efforts but have taken on other issues.—
Jim Saunders,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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President administration's push to downsize the federal government has reached the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (), resulting in layoffs that raises concerns over the oversight of food safety and medical devices.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Washington distributed billions of dollars with few strings and little oversight as part of its response to the pandemic.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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The refiners are given very unconventional directions to the cave.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Only a less delusional motivation, a larger conception of self-interest, can move the world in a less delusional direction.—
Winslow Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An audio recording from the control tower at Toronto Pearson International Airport reveals that the flight was cleared to land at approximately 2:10 p.m. local time.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The answers, in the hundreds, from residents present a clear picture: Water billings to all residents are out of control and do not follow a percentage across-the-board increase.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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The lack of an intelligent battery management system, use of defective or incompatible chargers and improper handling or charging are leading to lithium-ion battery failure.—
John Orlando,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, for time-sensitive shipments, Priam provides fast and reliable transport with priority handling through Air Freight solutions.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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