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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
That office should convene state’s attorneys and local law enforcement agencies and provide legal guidance.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet public health guidance still lags decades behind the science.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Still giving guidance and encouragement to younger visionaries.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Based on guidance from the National Education Goals Panel, kindergartners should be able to take turns and cooperate.
—Makiya Seminera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet public health guidance still lags decades behind the science.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Still giving guidance and encouragement to younger visionaries.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Based on guidance from the National Education Goals Panel, kindergartners should be able to take turns and cooperate.
—Makiya Seminera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
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At other points, Siegal turned to Epstein for advice on everything from a dispute over her inheritance to untangling her personal finances to dealing with a rival to her publicity business.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Observer used passenger trips instead of revenue miles to calculate crime rates at the advice of several public transit research experts.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The man served 12 years in prison and was placed under police supervision with routine checks, the French prosecution office said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The association’s 20 clinical interns will travel between Orlando and Sanford to offer counseling sessions at both sites, under the supervision of a small team of social workers and licensed mental health counselors.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The company’s forestry arm has planted more than one billion trees, underscoring a scale of stewardship rarely matched in private ownership.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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John Rose, chief risk officer for global travel management company Altour, said strains could surface at airports more quickly this time because the TSA workforce also will be remembering the last shutdown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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All this comes with an impressive calorie tradeoff – fewer than 4 calories per medium-sized berry, making strawberries a satisfying option for snacking or dessert when healthy weight management is a priority.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lutnick and Bondi testify and lawmaker surveillance Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, whose name also appears in the files, answered questions about his relationship with Epstein from members of a Senate committee on Tuesday during an unrelated oversight hearing.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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The measure also asks voters to approve the creation of an oversight group that would monitor where the money goes.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Maybe that school of thought will change if the line on the chart below continues to move in an upward direction.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The threat to these businesses came from an unexpected direction.—
Peyton Forte,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Engineers tracked stability and control across each phase.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Attorney General Pam Bondi sparred with members of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, defending the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files while pushing back on accusations from Democrats that the department has been weaponized for political ends.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bondi has continuously struggled to move past the backlash over her handling of the Epstein files since distributing binders to a group of social media influencers at the White House last February.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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