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
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Dollar General is piloting same-day delivery from approximately 75 stores as the discount retailer hopes to atone for some of its slip-ups earlier this year and regain market share among its middle-income consumers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Currently, the company is piloting its solution in Thailand with over 60 cows, collaborating with partners such as Max Beef Cattle Cooperative, Freshket, and Isai Cacao to refine its products and processes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
More effort needs to be made nationwide on piloting this model to measure success and improve the model.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The school already offers two associate degrees and four specialized certificates in the field, and Seidel has facilitated partnerships where students practice drone piloting with all sorts of organizations, including media publishers, utilities and research institutes.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
But what needs to be in place to be able to start piloting agents?
—Ian Gotts, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Look at his social media presence — Russell piloting a fighter jet, driving a classic Mercedes and collecting a trophy — and his persona seems straight from a movie.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The 2024 edition saw Brock Heger write his own extraordinary chapter in the Pro UTV Open class, piloting his Polaris RZR Pro R Factory to victory without a driver change.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Consider piloting initiatives like bare minimum Mondays to promote a healthier work-life balance.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Dollar General is piloting same-day delivery from approximately 75 stores as the discount retailer hopes to atone for some of its slip-ups earlier this year and regain market share among its middle-income consumers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Currently, the company is piloting its solution in Thailand with over 60 cows, collaborating with partners such as Max Beef Cattle Cooperative, Freshket, and Isai Cacao to refine its products and processes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
More effort needs to be made nationwide on piloting this model to measure success and improve the model.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The school already offers two associate degrees and four specialized certificates in the field, and Seidel has facilitated partnerships where students practice drone piloting with all sorts of organizations, including media publishers, utilities and research institutes.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
But what needs to be in place to be able to start piloting agents?
—Ian Gotts, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Look at his social media presence — Russell piloting a fighter jet, driving a classic Mercedes and collecting a trophy — and his persona seems straight from a movie.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The 2024 edition saw Brock Heger write his own extraordinary chapter in the Pro UTV Open class, piloting his Polaris RZR Pro R Factory to victory without a driver change.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piloting
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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
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Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 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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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The documentary sheds light on the pressures and challenges faced by Black artists navigating the music industry’s complexities.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Clients interested in ongoing pest management can avail themselves of the company’s Gold Package, which includes year-round monitoring and treatment.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some companies still aren’t doing this: Almost 4 in 10 marketers say their organizations haven’t fully integrated their customer relationship management (CRM) data into their loyalty programs, according to a survey by Merkle, a CRM company.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 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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Brown, a former running back at Georgia, listed a few coaches who have made an impact on him over his 14 seasons of coaching at the collegiate and NFL levels.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While five teams were officially in the running for Soto, the Mets and New York Yankees were consistently viewed as the favorites.Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rubio frequently campaigned for Trump and was said to be in the running to be his vice presidential pick.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The nearly 300-mile trek from Atlanta was pivotal in showing the Confederacy was falling apart as Sherman’s troops gutted much of the key slave state.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 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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“Piloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piloting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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