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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
sought career guidance from the college counselor
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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
While the headline earnings and sales beat the consensus, the main problem is Nike's weak guidance is once again forcing Wall Street to lower their future expectations.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The course begins with a basic introduction to the technique, and evolves into hands-on guidance.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
To provide guidance, Carroll interviewed his own friends who had lost their homes, offering the 404 audience a roadmap for how to show up for their community during a time of grief.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
State officials also said the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide guidance to retailers on which items remain eligible under SNAP and how the new rules will be enforced.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The course begins with a basic introduction to the technique, and evolves into hands-on guidance.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
To provide guidance, Carroll interviewed his own friends who had lost their homes, offering the 404 audience a roadmap for how to show up for their community during a time of grief.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
State officials also said the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide guidance to retailers on which items remain eligible under SNAP and how the new rules will be enforced.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
Noun
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His advice is refreshingly simple and practical.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Under-4s are also welcome to use the Kids Only facilities with adult supervision, and all kinds of baby products and equipment are provided so parents can travel light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lee is dating the girl’s mother, and the child was under his supervision at the time of the incident, according to an arrest warrant.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Naturalists and marine biologists regularly survey the island’s flora and fauna, as well as coral health and water quality, while a sustainability manager assesses how to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship across the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2009, the La Jolla Historical Society assumed stewardship of the event.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2022, while working a day job in influencer management, an opportunity for Alali to fulfill her lifelong dream of having a pig came true.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fiber also plays an important role in promoting satiety, which may help with appetite control and weight management.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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All private airport security operations remain under federal oversight and must comply with the same rules TSA agents follow.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Massachusetts lawmaker is part of a growing chorus of voices in Washington calling for stronger oversight of these betting platforms as interest swells.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each season brings brings with it a seemingly impossible comeback that ends up defining the direction of fashion.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
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Skafafell National Park is a 24-minute drive in the other direction from the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The public displays of control are happening amid an internal bureaucratic collapse.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the major goal of the flight, along with putting the Orion through its paces, is to test the planning, procedures and flight control protocols for managing upcoming moon landing missions after a half-century gap between the Artemis and Apollo programs.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wayne State Chief of Police Anthony Holt says the electrical fire began on the 11th floor on a platform outside of the building, and that an air handling unit is believed to have caught on fire.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The emergency was declared to obtain priority handling from air traffic control, the spokesperson said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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