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as in funnels
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake
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as in instructs
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us
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as in orders
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left
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as in supervises
to look after and make decisions about
the music teacher directs both the student orchestra and the marching band
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as in aims
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
we quickly directed our attention toward the noise coming from the rear
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as in steers
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the guide directed the tour through the museum with commendable efficiency and expertise
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Recent Examples of directs
Barry Jenkins directs, and at the premiere spoke about casting Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, the daughter of Simba (voiced by Donald Glover) and Nala (voiced by Beyoncé).
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Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Projects such as these have a real impact in building empathy toward victims, said Valerie Higgins, who directs the Sustainable Cultural Heritage Program at the American University of Rome.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Phylicia Rashad directs the new play from Jacobs-Jenkins, who wrote last season’s Tony Award-winning revival Appropriate.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Next year, the sets and costumes from Robin Hood will head to Birmingham, which Harrison also directs.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Dan Erickson created Severance and executive produces with Ben Stiller (who also directs five episodes in season two), John Lesher, Jackie Cohn, Mark Friedman, Beau Willimon, Jordan Tappis, Sam Donovan, Caroline Baron, Richard Schwartz, Nicholas Weinstock, Scott and Arquette.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
Severance is executive produced by Ben Stiller, who also directs 5 episodes this season in addition to directors Uta Bresiewitz, Sam Donovan and Jessica Lee Gagné.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
No matter what the courts decide, however, state voting rights acts have shown to be a limited solution, notes Spencer Overton, a professor who directs George Washington University Law School's Multiracial Democracy Project.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Bathurst directs/Harrower wrote the limited series.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Projects such as these have a real impact in building empathy toward victims, said Valerie Higgins, who directs the Sustainable Cultural Heritage Program at the American University of Rome.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Phylicia Rashad directs the new play from Jacobs-Jenkins, who wrote last season’s Tony Award-winning revival Appropriate.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Next year, the sets and costumes from Robin Hood will head to Birmingham, which Harrison also directs.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Dan Erickson created Severance and executive produces with Ben Stiller (who also directs five episodes in season two), John Lesher, Jackie Cohn, Mark Friedman, Beau Willimon, Jordan Tappis, Sam Donovan, Caroline Baron, Richard Schwartz, Nicholas Weinstock, Scott and Arquette.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
Severance is executive produced by Ben Stiller, who also directs 5 episodes this season in addition to directors Uta Bresiewitz, Sam Donovan and Jessica Lee Gagné.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
No matter what the courts decide, however, state voting rights acts have shown to be a limited solution, notes Spencer Overton, a professor who directs George Washington University Law School's Multiracial Democracy Project.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Bathurst directs/Harrower wrote the limited series.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directs
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Alice is sent to the technician room, where the head technician instructs an employee to clean the bot so nobody can find out about the chaos the sim's malfunction created.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each face of the dreidel instructs a player to add gelt to the pot or take it from the pot.Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
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Authentic Brands Group now also steers Muhammad Ali’s and Elvis Presley’s publicity rights.Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Admittedly, 2024 was a challenging year in many respects; but now, in the last six weeks, the zodiac sign of Sagittarius takes over and steers us in new directions with its curiosity and drive.Glamour, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Duncan said he was denied access to learn how Arizona conducts executions.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the film, an unnamed bearded fellow at a bar, clearly meant to be Dave Van Ronk, tells him that Guthrie is at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, New Jersey.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then, assess what the metric tells you to determine where changes would best be applied.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The amendment would also significantly affect the institution of the chief justice, who oversees the federal court system and acts as the most senior justice.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The state agency that oversees that drug registry did not respond to a request for comment.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term.Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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In this stunning second title, Pan y Dulce, Ford seamlessly guides home bakers to crusty loaves, creamy Flan De Coco, vibrantly swirled Pan Payaso, and so much more.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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But there is no shortage of practical baking lessons here—this book guides the home baker with scientific precision.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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