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as in guided
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
piloted the figure skater through the national championships
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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the lead rider piloted the rest of the team
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as in navigated
to operate or control the course of
managed to pilot the plane to safety despite the failure of the left engine
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Recent Examples of piloted
The store was piloted in 35 shops with plans to expand it in the future.
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
It's rated to a maximum altitude of 19,685 ft (6,000 m) and can be either manually or autonomously piloted.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The helicopter was piloted by Eric Nixon, who is described as an aviation influencer known for doing daring maneuvers.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
On keyboards is the renowned producer James Poyser, who co-piloted The Mis-education of Lauryn Hill.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
It's rated to a maximum altitude of 19,685 ft (6,000 m) and can be either manually or autonomously piloted.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The helicopter was piloted by Eric Nixon, who is described as an aviation influencer known for doing daring maneuvers.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
On keyboards is the renowned producer James Poyser, who co-piloted The Mis-education of Lauryn Hill.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piloted
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That is the spirit the Kennedy Institute will honor tonight, the ideal that guided its namesake’s work, and the worthy example that all who go to Washington to do the people’s business should strive to emulate.—
Martin J. Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Almanza guided the Bobcats to three more scores before reserves came on to finish out the game.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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The recommendation algorithm that has steered millions of users into an endless stream of video shorts has been central in the security debate over TikTok.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The property was in an area Chinese immigrants and other minorities had been steered away from, according to a 1930s Phoenix redlining map.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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When work began on The Conjuring, Lorraine coached the cast on how to handle sensitive paranormal experiences.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Freeman, who took over as Kelly's replacement in South Bend, coached the Fighting Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship game last season.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The study, the first of its kind locally, was conducted by Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, the state's largest advocacy organization for victims of domestic violence.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani Holds Steady Lead in Latest Polls Across 10 major survey conducted since early September, Mamdani has polled in the low-to-mid 40s—a level of support that has held steady even as other candidates have struggled to break through.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Another image showed a photo of two people resting their feet on an outdoor fire pit, overlooking a river.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Veteran Daniele Rugani, who spent last season on loan at Ajax, showed his experience against Kylian Mbappe and maybe that his recent contract renewal was worthwhile after all.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The souvenir stalls outside the stadium which do a roaring trade on matchdays are also feeling the squeeze from the lack of games — and the bad weather that accompanied the ones that were played recently against Chelsea and Sunderland.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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From Dakota Johnson and Jane Fonda to Brittany Snow and Anne Hathaway, each leading lady uniquely styled the timeless shoe, whether accompanied by a dressy look or a low-key ensemble.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Piloted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piloted. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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