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as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
we were given very specific directions for the first part of the exam
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as in managements
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
working under the close direction of the engineering supervisor
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as in compasses
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle
a life that seemed to lack any direction other than the mindless pursuit of empty pleasures
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as in trends
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
some older people worry about the overall direction that political discourse has taken lately
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Recent Examples of directions
Police found evidence that two shooters had armed themselves and shown up there at Gonzalez’s behest, who allegedly relayed directions from Vega-Mendoza.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
This honorary mention is designed to recognise individuals and companies who dare to take risks and champion new directions in Nordic drama.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Bainbridge uses a range of devices to keep these tones and elements from flying off in too many directions.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
In general, the precious metal tends to move two to three times as dramatically as gold, and that happens in both directions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Then these pieces started to drift off in different directions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Since October when construction started near the restaurant, Toni said people getting takeout call for directions or to complain about the construction.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
The numbers can rebalance in two directions.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
While driving around, Wilson spotted Ruiz walking to work and stopped to ask for directions.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
This honorary mention is designed to recognise individuals and companies who dare to take risks and champion new directions in Nordic drama.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Bainbridge uses a range of devices to keep these tones and elements from flying off in too many directions.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
In general, the precious metal tends to move two to three times as dramatically as gold, and that happens in both directions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Then these pieces started to drift off in different directions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Since October when construction started near the restaurant, Toni said people getting takeout call for directions or to complain about the construction.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
The numbers can rebalance in two directions.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
While driving around, Wilson spotted Ruiz walking to work and stopped to ask for directions.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directions
Noun
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Follow instructions from local health officials and check back for updates.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When purchasing a heated bird bath, always read the manufacturer instructions to ensure they are rated for your local temperatures.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In ordinary magnetic materials, unpaired electrons behave like tiny compasses and eventually align with one another.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Jan. 2026
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Over 1,000 years ago, explorers began using compasses, typically made with a floating cork or piece of wood with a magnetized needle in it, to find their way.—
Scott Brame,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
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Even trends that may ultimately prove fleeting are rooted in intention, soul, and purpose.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of your thoughts on the 2016 renaissance, piercing trends have continued to expand and evolve.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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The women have frequently shared their custom dirty soda orders and helped catapult the once-niche drink, often guzzled from 44-ounce mega cups, into the spotlight.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Such orders are standard in criminal cases in order to protect the integrity of a trial.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Other transit authorities, such as the Xpress, have suspended operations for Monday.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Widespread power outages, dilapidated equipment, and a lack of spare parts from absent foreign firms crippled operations.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For clarity purposes, the figures below assume that the full line of credit is borrowed immediately and then repaid (and that the interest rate remains constant).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump has tried to extract billions of dollars from universities and has succeeded in squeezing more than $400 million from four of them — Brown, Columbia, Cornell and Northwestern — for purposes of his choosing.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What Don’t Be Dumb does effectively, however, is reestablish Rocky’s auteur-ish tendencies for 2020s hip-hop, drawing throughline between his mixtape days and the raucous, rage-minded sounds that course through much of contemporary rap.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
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To tap into each other’s tendencies, to establish chemistry as pick-and-roll partners.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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