as in steering
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as in guiding
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
piloted the figure skater through the national championships
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as in conducting
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the lead rider piloted the rest of the team
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as in navigating
to operate or control the course of
managed to pilot the plane to safety despite the failure of the left engine
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Recent Examples of piloting
New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
After piloting twin SpaceX capsules to test technologies pivotal to future Mars flights, Isaacman told me in an interview that these demo missions are laying the foundation for a Big Bang-like explosion in space travel waiting in the wings.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The chain is also piloting Uber delivery at 100 of its restaurants, with the goal of rolling it out to the rest of the footprint after the holidays.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The accelerated simulation means a neural network for piloting robots can spend the virtual equivalent of decades learning to pick up objects, walk, or manipulate tools during just hours of real computer time.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
About 11% were already piloting or testing the solution, the NRF found.
—Mike Snider, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
In fact, research carried out this year by Gartner suggests that 38% of HR leaders are already piloting, planning or implementing generative AI initiatives.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The Monarchs’ dominant performance showed their program is in capable hands under first-year coach Raul Lara, who turned Long Beach Poly into a public school powerhouse in the early 2000s while piloting the Jackrabbits to five section titles in 13 seasons.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Consider piloting initiatives like bare minimum Mondays to promote a healthier work-life balance.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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From bizarre biological quirks that cause demonic hallucinations, to sci-fi scenarios like brains piloting robots and full head transplants, here are the weirdest science stories of 2024.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
After piloting twin SpaceX capsules to test technologies pivotal to future Mars flights, Isaacman told me in an interview that these demo missions are laying the foundation for a Big Bang-like explosion in space travel waiting in the wings.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The chain is also piloting Uber delivery at 100 of its restaurants, with the goal of rolling it out to the rest of the footprint after the holidays.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The accelerated simulation means a neural network for piloting robots can spend the virtual equivalent of decades learning to pick up objects, walk, or manipulate tools during just hours of real computer time.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
About 11% were already piloting or testing the solution, the NRF found.
—Mike Snider, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
In fact, research carried out this year by Gartner suggests that 38% of HR leaders are already piloting, planning or implementing generative AI initiatives.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The Monarchs’ dominant performance showed their program is in capable hands under first-year coach Raul Lara, who turned Long Beach Poly into a public school powerhouse in the early 2000s while piloting the Jackrabbits to five section titles in 13 seasons.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Consider piloting initiatives like bare minimum Mondays to promote a healthier work-life balance.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piloting
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So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 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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Williams, after steering Woods with his eyes, came back to Moore with a golden opportunity.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the push to sprint toward the finish line—wrapping up projects, meeting deadlines, and navigating the whirlwind of holiday obligations.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The next court date is April 21 for a case management conference.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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The next next man: Clayton Keller Next-up defenseman: John Carlson Leaving the veteran stalwart off the initial roster was one of the more difficult calls management had to make, but his performance hasn’t wavered since receiving the news.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Bears are going to have to convince top head-coaching candidates that losing is not systemic at Halas Hall.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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He was let go with a year left on his contract and is not in coaching.Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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This means shifting from a reactive to a proactive stance, conducting regular assessments of organizational defenses and creating an environment where proactively addressing the root causes of human and organizational problems is encouraged and rewarded.Rob De La Espriella, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The office for State Attorney Phil Archer, who oversees prosecutions in Seminole County, confirmed the office is not conducting its own investigation.Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The performances came despite injuries to the team’s top running backs.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The biggest place of ineffectiveness was the running game for the majority of the season.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Piloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piloting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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