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as in to show
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
the pastry chef guided her through the creation of the wedding cake, showing her how to ice the layers, fashion the elaborate decorations, and assemble the whole shebang
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2
as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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3
as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
would be happy to guide you folks to the historic part of town
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True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Government decisions about the location of public-housing and urban-renewal projects had been guided by racial considerations.
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Verb
This person will not only guide your investment strategies, tax planning, and retirement savings, but also play a pivotal role in shaping your long-term financial well-being.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Government decisions about the location of public-housing and urban-renewal projects had been guided by racial considerations.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the film’s interviewees are two former nuns at the school and the abbot who supervised several of the priests accused of rape and murder.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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By strictly supervising the pasteurization process, Evangelina ensured that no infants would die due to tainted milk supplies.—
Laura Gómez,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2025
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In 1942, current Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) grandfather, William Newsom, steered Pat Brown’s campaign for district attorney.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The relocation will steer the festival toward a new era.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Senior guard Aziaha James created the momentum getting fouled at the beginning of the second quarter and converting both foul shots.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Former Sixth Man of the Year Jazz combo guard Jordan Clarkson is done for the year with left plantar fasciitis.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The victory tied him with franchise coaching legend Pat Riley, who owns the fourth-most victories in Knicks history.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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And two: Agents like Gross are used to coaching them through this challenging process and on to a successful bid.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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In his role, Mr. Fernandez oversees every department and uses his leadership skills to execute the company's vision.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Marks oversaw the agency’s rapid review and approval of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments during the height of the pandemic.—
Michael Casey and Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Junior guard Gabriela Jaquez also stepped up for UCLA as their leading scorer with 18 points, going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Uzo Aduba leads Netflix’s The Residence with razor-sharp wit and depth.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The plaintive strains of country music made for a fitting companion.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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Along with solid noise canceling, highlights include a comfy design, a great companion app, and up to 40 hours of playtime.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Guide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guide. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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