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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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
As the city’s official film agency, Film Santa Monica is poised to deliver a streamlined permitting process for production teams with personalized guidance through each step, the city said.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Your characters don’t seek out someone from the original movie for guidance.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Brandon Bell | Getty Images Despite beating on its top and bottom lines, shares of Dell Technologies fell more than 5% Thursday in extended trading after giving third-quarter earnings per share guidance that below Wall Street's expectations.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Riders would also need basic training in CPR and AED use, as well as guidance from emergency dispatchers.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Your characters don’t seek out someone from the original movie for guidance.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Brandon Bell | Getty Images Despite beating on its top and bottom lines, shares of Dell Technologies fell more than 5% Thursday in extended trading after giving third-quarter earnings per share guidance that below Wall Street's expectations.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Riders would also need basic training in CPR and AED use, as well as guidance from emergency dispatchers.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
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For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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This advice extends to tech support call scams as well, where the attackers will also convince their victims to install software on their devices.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Introducing any new pet, even of the same species, should be done slowly and under supervision, especially with older animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic can confirm that inspectors from La Liga’s stadium supervision committee visited the Camp Nou last Tuesday, but no immediate conclusions were shared.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Through it all, the mission has stayed constant: environmental stewardship and community care.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Final Takeaway Inheriting a collection represents both a financial asset and responsibility for stewardship of the collection.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Researchers created a breeding strategy that included monitoring reproductive behavior, strict incubation management and intensive care after birth, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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These actions are part of our broader water management and safety protocols that are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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With new oversight, strong federal leadership, and an end to municipal cash grabs, the Commonwealth can finally deliver on the promise of a stable and prosperous energy system.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Defense attorneys countered that the suit was a bid to weaken judicial oversight of immigration.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Swift repositioned her music, gained more control over her content, and signalled the future direction the business would take.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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This means that fan engagement is not only marked by excitement but also by a sense of curiosity and anticipation about the direction her next creative chapter will take.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For vehicles with over 9,000 miles, dealers conduct a functional check on the body control module and replace it if needed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Parents expressed concerns and criticism over the handling of the situation, praising Gonzalez's impact on the school community.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Respondents gave roughly the same marks to Trump's handling of the economy and foreign affairs as his overall job performance, coming in at 37% and 39% approvals, respectively.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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