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as in to show
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 to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
thought the new superintendent would guide the school system well
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as in to steer
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 guide
Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Williams returned to his alma mater and guided UNC to three NCAA titles (2005, 2009, 2017) and concluded with a career record of 903-264.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth Tsurkov, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Without further ado, here’s your guide to how to watch the 2026 Golden Globes.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.
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This principle became my guide to confession.
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
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From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.—
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Taking calcium and vitamin D together is generally safe and helps support bone health when supervised by a doctor.—
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He will be supervised for five years, in line with his six-year 2023 sentence.—
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Witnesses and local leaders have contradicted that claim, saying Good was trying to leave and steering away from the agent.—
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Pink and black, a similar color pairing, is one that Gage urges steering clear of in this day and age.—
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Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards.—
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The Hurricanes were without guard Gal Raviv, who is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.—
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New state sales tax revenue generated within the massive STAR bond district will pay back the bond debt used to build a new stadium and accompanying facilities for several decades.—
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Their children often accompany them to public services and have already taken up royal duties of their own, but Kate and William make sure their kids' lives are mostly out of the spotlight.—
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Officials said Bovino, who has overseen several controversial immigration operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte and New Orleans, said he is expected to lead enforcement efforts in Minnesota as well.—
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Andreas Wiseman, Executive Editor of International and Strategy, and Anthony D’Alessandro, Editorial Director, along with Justin Kroll, Deadline’s Film Editor, will continue in their roles overseeing the news site’s prominent film coverage.—
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Abbey Schreacke led Missouri with 19 points, and Grace Slaughter added 12.—
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In Wednesday’s loss to Grand Canyon, junior forward Andrew Meadow attempted just two shots from the field, neither from beyond the arc, despite being one of the Broncos’ best shooters and the team’s second-leading scorer.—
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The minimalist digital helm, controlled by smartphone app, has details like wireless charging stations beside beautifully stitched helm and companion seats.—
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Pine Ridge, South Dakota — A four-pack of rez dogs trotted toward the lone grocery store, greeting and tailing human companions in hopes of a spare scrap.—
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“Guide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guide. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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