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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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Parents can draw inspiration from these portrayals, understanding that their support and guidance are pivotal in helping their teens navigate adversity and emerge stronger.
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Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The member then provided guidance based on previous experience in targeting Microsoft Exchange servers.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
According to an earnings guidance Tuesday, Samsung estimated its operating income for the first quarter to reach 6.6 trillion Korean won ($4.5 billion), beating estimates by economists polled by Reuters.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Individual agencies have already started offering guidance about how the program applies to their workforce.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The member then provided guidance based on previous experience in targeting Microsoft Exchange servers.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
According to an earnings guidance Tuesday, Samsung estimated its operating income for the first quarter to reach 6.6 trillion Korean won ($4.5 billion), beating estimates by economists polled by Reuters.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Individual agencies have already started offering guidance about how the program applies to their workforce.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidance
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With so much past trauma surrounding my relationship with food, advice on food and diabetes was really triggering.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Update: Republished on April 8 with new analysis and advice as mobile attacks surge.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Parents shouldn’t give vitamin A without a doctor’s supervision, because giving too much can cause liver damage.—
Meg Wingerter,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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He was released several months later on an order of supervision because Venezuela was not accepting deportation flights at the time, Siegel said.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The White House remains committed to the stewardship and preservation of its historic grounds.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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The employees said cuts, which have hit the agency’s recreation, wildlife, IT and other divisions, show the Trump administration is shifting the agency’s focus away from environmental stewardship and toward industry and firefighting.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sullivan joined Athlete Advantage, a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sports management company, as CEO in 2024.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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While at Black Bear, Redmon expanded the company’s management arm.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The coming months will likely determine whether Texas pursues strict prohibition or opts for more balanced, regulated oversight that could save livelihoods while protecting public health.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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For funders operating nationwide, the challenge lies in navigating a patchwork of state regulations while preparing for the possibility of broader federal oversight.—
Andrew Coon,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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One of the suspects was reportedly a Chinese Communist Party member and acted under the direction of a Chinese spy agency.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Focus on short-term gains instead of purpose and long-term goals so the lack of direction creates even more ambiguity.—
Csaba Toth,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The resolution is capped, and the controls seem slow and laggy by modern standards.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Transportation was notified to conduct traffic control.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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In times of crisis, anyone would want their own Olivia Pope because of her track record of successful outcomes and discreet handling of complex situations.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the GLBA helps regulate the collection and handling of financial information.—
Nick Rowe,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Guidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidance. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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