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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
For me, this approach to innovation—incorporating both operational efficiency and community impact—has become a guiding principle.
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Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Influencers play a key role in this balance, guiding Gen Zers to brands that offer both quality and value, creating a powerful alignment between consumer desires and brand positioning this holiday season.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.
—Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Her warmth, her words and her vision will forever remain a guiding light for those who continue the fight for justice, love and creativity in Black communities and beyond.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
By aggregating and analyzing data, providing recommendations on where to shift funds and focus, sharing insights at the customer level, and guiding the creation of new content based on customer preferences, AI can help marketers maximize their efforts and provide a much better customer experience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This sentiment seems to be a guiding principle reflected in his transformative impact on his hometown, Akron, Ohio.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Whether managing draft picks in the NBA, leading a championship basketball team, or guiding corporate initiatives, the best results emerge when everyone understands the vision and feels empowered to contribute.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The leaders of tomorrow will be those who embrace AI as a catalyst for growth, guiding their organizations with vision, agility, and confidence.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Influencers play a key role in this balance, guiding Gen Zers to brands that offer both quality and value, creating a powerful alignment between consumer desires and brand positioning this holiday season.
—Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.
—Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Her warmth, her words and her vision will forever remain a guiding light for those who continue the fight for justice, love and creativity in Black communities and beyond.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
By aggregating and analyzing data, providing recommendations on where to shift funds and focus, sharing insights at the customer level, and guiding the creation of new content based on customer preferences, AI can help marketers maximize their efforts and provide a much better customer experience.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This sentiment seems to be a guiding principle reflected in his transformative impact on his hometown, Akron, Ohio.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Whether managing draft picks in the NBA, leading a championship basketball team, or guiding corporate initiatives, the best results emerge when everyone understands the vision and feels empowered to contribute.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The leaders of tomorrow will be those who embrace AI as a catalyst for growth, guiding their organizations with vision, agility, and confidence.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guiding
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Here are maps showing some of Southern and Central California’s most populated areas within a tsunami hazard zone, as determined by the California Geological Survey.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Closing the day, Dunhill confirmed its presence on the Milan schedule after moving from London last season, but other fellow names like Martine Rose and David Koma don’t appear on the calendar this time, after showing in Milan last June.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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District attorney investigators covertly intercepted eight deliveries of garbage compactors from the three county hospitals starting in November 2023, Bud Porter, a supervising deputy district attorney, told The Times in an interview Thursday.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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He was pictured leading a Cabinet meeting with his Idlib governing team, rebel leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa — also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani (above, right) — and several Assad holdovers, including outgoing Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali.Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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By spreading the burden of some of the work traditionally carried out by the CIO, businesses are able to bring a greater diversity of skills and experience to the tasks of leading organization-wide digital transformation in 2025.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As of early December, Bluesky had 24 million users, and Graber is tasked with managing the growth without making the product worse.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Or what about the four movies about each of the Beatles that Sam Mendes is directing?Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Burton is currently working on directing episodes and executive producing Wednesday Season 2 for Netflix.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Coaches Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, and Gwen Stefani were represented in the finale with at least one participant, but only one could claim bragging rights as coaching the winner of Season 26.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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In other coaching shake-ups, the Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, appointing Rockford Ice Hogs coach Anders Sorensen as interim coach.Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Guiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guiding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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