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as in showing
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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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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as in steering
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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Recent Examples of guiding
That document will be the guiding plan that sets the DDA's priorities into the future.
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Technology plays a guiding role, steering members towards strategies and treatments which befit their lifestyle, behaviors and routine.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
There is also the pressure of being a guiding light for Sam after the loss of both their parents.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Medina has been making those kinds of plays his whole career — all the while guiding a highly successful pitching staff.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
In the stunning photo, the aircraft glides beneath a yellow parachute, while 19 of the birds fly ahead, following the people guiding them.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 12 June 2026
Target acquisition, plate-solving alignment, and guiding calibration are handled entirely by on-board automation, shrinking a process that traditionally takes more than an hour down to a 10-to-20-minute window.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Weisser joined First Watch in 2023 as SVP of financial planning and analysis, with over 15 years of experience guiding financial strategy and success at several national restaurant concepts, including most recently as CFO at Maple Street Biscuit Company.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 June 2026
And so that kind of was my guiding light.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Technology plays a guiding role, steering members towards strategies and treatments which befit their lifestyle, behaviors and routine.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
There is also the pressure of being a guiding light for Sam after the loss of both their parents.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Medina has been making those kinds of plays his whole career — all the while guiding a highly successful pitching staff.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
In the stunning photo, the aircraft glides beneath a yellow parachute, while 19 of the birds fly ahead, following the people guiding them.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 12 June 2026
Target acquisition, plate-solving alignment, and guiding calibration are handled entirely by on-board automation, shrinking a process that traditionally takes more than an hour down to a 10-to-20-minute window.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Weisser joined First Watch in 2023 as SVP of financial planning and analysis, with over 15 years of experience guiding financial strategy and success at several national restaurant concepts, including most recently as CFO at Maple Street Biscuit Company.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 June 2026
And so that kind of was my guiding light.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guiding
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On Wednesday, a TikTok user posted a video showing a woman who, from afar, resembled Swift standing on a balcony of her $17 million seaside home in Rhode Island.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Ancelotti pointed out that a number of underdogs at this year’s World Cup have been showing great intensity.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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As the investigation continues, authorities are using the tragedy to urge parents to prioritize water safety by supervising young children, learning CPR and keeping emergency equipment on hand.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Technology plays a guiding role, steering members towards strategies and treatments which befit their lifestyle, behaviors and routine.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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Though the workshop is distinct from Lost Kite, key leaders—like MPWW’s founder and artistic director, Jennifer Bowen—are steering Lost Kite’s editorial team.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Beyond its production strength, Rio is Brazil’s leading market for domestic cinema, accounting for an average of 71% of audiences and 70% of box office revenue between 1995 and 2024.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Entanglement and vessel strikes are the leading causes of death for the whales.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The Spurs jumped out to a 29-point lead in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden before turning into a shell of themselves, somehow managing to give up the massive lead and hand the Knicks the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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France have been to the final of the last two World Cups and have deep experience of managing pressure in late rounds, and would be expected to see off the likes of Germany and The Netherlands on their way to the semifinal.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Along the way, Brown delivered a masterclass in coaching with brilliant tactical adjustments, superb rotations and a masterful use of the team’s depth.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The son of longtime NFL and offensive line coach Bill Callahan is now the Giants’ passing game coordinator on top of coaching Dart and the QBs.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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During her tenure overseeing environmental protection efforts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, Shore, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, said utilities were beginning to develop closure and remediation plans for older disposal sites.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Alex Young of Hidden Pictures will also exec produce, with Honey Trap’s Kaylee McGregor co-producing, and Chelsea Kujawa and Maria Ascanio overseeing the film for Lionsgate.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Safety And Belonging Must Go Together Online safety education is now as essential as teaching children how to cross a busy road.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Young soccer players spent part of their day teaching CBS News Atlanta's Daniel Wilkerson the basics of the game ahead of the FIFA Men's World Cup's first match in Atlanta.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Guiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guiding. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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