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as in led
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 supervised
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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as in steered
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 guided
To the Officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly!
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Experiences here are by appointment and guided by the property’s resident marine biologists.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
To see her fearlessness in these spaces is something that inevitably has guided me as a woman.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Book a Whiskey Experience and enjoy the journey through four Irish whiskeys, guided by an expert.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This includes daily movement guided by pilates sessions to strengthen the body, mindfulness, which includes breathwork and meditation exercises, and nourishment, which covers dietary guidance for energy, focus and health.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Previously, Hampton guided Taylor Gray in the last ten races of the 2023 season.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The findings guided their decision to add a new Sleep Schedule service for all bookings.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
This moment demands leaders who are willing to step into the unknown, guided by their values and armed with knowledge.
—Anthony Howard, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Experiences here are by appointment and guided by the property’s resident marine biologists.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
To see her fearlessness in these spaces is something that inevitably has guided me as a woman.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Book a Whiskey Experience and enjoy the journey through four Irish whiskeys, guided by an expert.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This includes daily movement guided by pilates sessions to strengthen the body, mindfulness, which includes breathwork and meditation exercises, and nourishment, which covers dietary guidance for energy, focus and health.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Previously, Hampton guided Taylor Gray in the last ten races of the 2023 season.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The findings guided their decision to add a new Sleep Schedule service for all bookings.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
This moment demands leaders who are willing to step into the unknown, guided by their values and armed with knowledge.
—Anthony Howard, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guided
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The Ravinia Festival, which Ozawa led as music director from 1964 to 1968, was his first big break; posts at the Toronto, San Francisco, and Boston symphonies followed.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The stones’ distant origins have led Parker Pearson and his colleagues to believe that Stonehenge’s second phase of construction was meant to bring Britain together.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback Anthony Richardson had a front-row seat for Taylor’s mastery, and the Colts quarterback didn’t mind keeping the ball on the ground as Taylor steered the offense.James Boyd, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Blinken steered the Security Council toward topics with potential for broader consensus, leading sessions on artificial intelligence and Sudan, where a devastating conflict has created a humanitarian crisis that aid agencies argue remains under-addressed.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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His Liverpool team, coached by Arne Slot who replaced Jürgen Klopp in the summer, sits top of the table over the festive period, four points ahead of its nearest rivals and with a game in hand.James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Prior to returning to Penn State, Schumacher-Cawley coached for 14 seasons at UIC and one season at Penn.Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Williams, 31, managed just four goals in NWSL play, down from eight in 2023, and came off the bench in Gotham’s semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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First responders managed to pull the man from the water, but he was later pronounced dead at a hospital, the sheriff's office said.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The game was chippy right up through the final buzzer — the teams combined for 18 penalties, and practically every whistle was accompanied by a scrum — but the Lightning didn’t lose focus and left South Florida with two points.Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The rendition of the classic Christmas tune was produced by Travis Barker and is accompanied by a lo-fi music video directed by Nadia Lee Cohen and Charlie Denis.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Herro also showed lob chemistry with Ware, which is something to keep any eye on going forward.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Two recent studies showed that many Americans are unaware of the risks of HPV and the benefits of HPV vaccination.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Firefighters were not able to save the structure, which in recent years had operated as the Sanctuary on Penn, a venue for weddings and other events.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Guided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guided. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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