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as in coaches
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 supervises
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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as in steers
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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as in guards
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
followed our guide through the dangerous mountain trails
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Recent Examples of guides
Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
The sales manager who tells a client their request isn't right, then guides them to a better solution.
—Ryan Roslansky
aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Virgo, your perseverance guides every step.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria Muñoz, the executive director of Building One Community in Stamford, said her organization guides immigrants through the process of becoming citizens.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
In her roles with Aesthetic Management Partners and Merz Aesthetics, Melissa guides how providers think through treatment choices across the country.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
As Steves guides the audience through Italy, England, Austria, Norway and beyond, audiences discover Europe and its history via swelling strings and ringing brass.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento Bee follows the style of the Associated Press, which guides writers to only use the honorific for individuals with medical-specific professional degrees, including doctors of medicine, dental surgery, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry or veterinary medicine.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Lectio divina then guides the reader into further layers of symbolism, metaphor, and personal reflections.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In at least one instance noted in the investigation, guides allegedly laced food with baking powder to cause people to be unwell, the outlet stated.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
It's expected to be about 20 minutes, per TV channel guides.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Find all of our voter guides and election explainers here.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The tourist economy is active across the Lone Star State, but one area often overlooked by travel guides is gaining national recognition thanks to a spotlight from Airbnb.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
If your sharpener has adjustable angle guides, set it to match the angle of your knife.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Once again, chess and Go might offer guides.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
During this in-home or virtual session, a specialist guides a client through their existing wardrobe, helping identify what works, what doesn’t and what’s missing.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
The sales manager who tells a client their request isn't right, then guides them to a better solution.
—Ryan Roslansky
aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
August 23 – September 22 Virgo, your perseverance guides every step.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria Muñoz, the executive director of Building One Community in Stamford, said her organization guides immigrants through the process of becoming citizens.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
In her roles with Aesthetic Management Partners and Merz Aesthetics, Melissa guides how providers think through treatment choices across the country.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
As Steves guides the audience through Italy, England, Austria, Norway and beyond, audiences discover Europe and its history via swelling strings and ringing brass.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento Bee follows the style of the Associated Press, which guides writers to only use the honorific for individuals with medical-specific professional degrees, including doctors of medicine, dental surgery, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry or veterinary medicine.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Lectio divina then guides the reader into further layers of symbolism, metaphor, and personal reflections.
—Séamas O'Reilly, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Berkeley poll also found widespread support among California voters for requiring that the top three financial backers supporting and opposing ballot measures be listed in official ballot voter guides.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In at least one instance noted in the investigation, guides allegedly laced food with baking powder to cause people to be unwell, the outlet stated.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
It's expected to be about 20 minutes, per TV channel guides.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Find all of our voter guides and election explainers here.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The tourist economy is active across the Lone Star State, but one area often overlooked by travel guides is gaining national recognition thanks to a spotlight from Airbnb.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
If your sharpener has adjustable angle guides, set it to match the angle of your knife.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Once again, chess and Go might offer guides.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guides
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This could be a program-defining weekend for UCLA or Texas — the first national title in the NCAA era for the Bruins or the first in 40 years for the Longhorns — and by extension, coaches Cori Close and Vic Schaefer.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Leonard coaches an athlete who has shown pro potential, his son, Caden Leonard.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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At Fordham University, hundreds of female students gather for Smart Women Securities meets to learn about analyzing equities and financial statements, according to Rosa Romeo, a Fordham accounting professor who supervises the group.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol, which supervises security at the Capitol complex, had a more conservative estimate of around 100,000.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Perfectionists Nini and Jane are feeling a bit neurotic, while Darlene Mitchell helpfully steers Juicy to develop a Karen that will lean into her strengths and make Ru laugh.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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In an era in high school sports where boos, jeers, and uncalled-for chants are the status quo, Shelton steers fans to uplift rather than put down.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consider installing gutter guards or screens, which help block debris from entering while still allowing water through.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For homeowners who want to minimize ongoing gutter work, guards represent a practical investment.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The video shows Woods being handcuffed after failing a sobriety test.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientific evidence shows that kratom carries real risks that are often downplayed or misunderstood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Michel now oversees Larkin’s graduate medical educational programs and is chairman of Larkin University, which is governed separately from the hospital, said Smith, the hospital’s attorney.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Georgia is one of just three states that oversees its ash disposal program, which environmentalists have long criticized.—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Raynaud, who came out of Stanford as the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, leads all rookies with 17 double-doubles this season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Barzani leads the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But a catastrophic ‘Stormganza’ threatens to derail the high-speed train, and the duo have to join forces with the snobby first class attendants and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nuns often served as birth attendants to women in their communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Guides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guides. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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