1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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2
as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
felt secure under the president's cautious guidance of foreign affairs
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
an adviser who undertakes the guidance of his students' academic careers
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Recent Examples of guidance
Rachel will share guidance on key nutrients for babies and how to introduce solid foods.
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Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Scholarship applications are available from guidance offices at all LaPorte County high schools.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the order was given after OPM and DOD clarified guidance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
How did the State Department’s LGBTQ+ travel guidance change?
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Scholarship applications are available from guidance offices at all LaPorte County high schools.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the order was given after OPM and DOD clarified guidance.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
How did the State Department’s LGBTQ+ travel guidance change?
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
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Today, the 1636 Forum’s reports serve in part as action memos for the donor class, with advice on restricting or channelling giving to help guide the university’s course.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, who is stepping down from the regulatory post at the end of February, cautioned against any push to significantly weaken existing bank rules and supervision, and urged watchdogs to complete international capital standards.—
Pete Schroeder,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Smith already has been staying full-time at a community facility with around-the-clock supervision for the past nine months, with Friday's decision formally discharging him from the hospital, officials said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Clearwater Award is presented to a festival that prioritizes environmental stewardship and demonstrates public leadership in sustainable event production.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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This isn’t the only campaign that aims to balance sustainable tourism with environmental stewardship.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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This position is responsible for infrastructure management, support, and troubleshooting, as well as supporting hardware, software, networking and third-party products.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Egypt Stitch & Tex is jointly held by business-to-business exhibition organizer Vision Fairs and Business Plus Fairs, an Emirati holdings group serving various sectors, including commercial, trading and events management.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although a cause has not immediately been identified, these incidents have called into question the environmental oversight of California’s landfills.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Wealth Solutions Report challenges the fears of overregulation, arguing that structured oversight can enhance market confidence and drive mainstream adoption.—
Cloris Chen,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cooperman expressed both support and misgivings about the direction President Donald Trump has taken while pursuing tariffs against U.S. trading partners.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The final look was all sleekness and shine and natural flow — fitting into the overall bohemian direction of her look that evening.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the accident was the most significant technical setback for the Starship program since the first full-scale test flight in 2023, which damaged the launch pad before the rocket spun out of control in the upper atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Have persistent weeds identified to determine the best control.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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The government of French President Emmanuel Macron came under heavy fire for its handling of the cyclone – the strongest storm to hit the area in more than 90 years.—
Robert Shackelford and Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some members declined to attend amid the president's handling of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025.
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