Synonyms

guided

American

[gahy-did] / ˈgaɪ dɪd /

adjective

accompanied by a guide.

a guided tour.
supervised or controlled.

a guided beam.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of guided

First recorded in 1905–10; guide + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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At West Ham, he brought in Sam Allardyce, who guided the club back to the Premier League via the play-offs.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The Department of Health and Social Care says government screening policy is guided by expert scientific advice.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

They were guided by Jørgen Boassen, a Greenlandic bricklayer who serves as the Trump administration’s primary liaison in Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

This improved outlook for free cash flow results from a lower-than-anticipated level of capital expenditures for fiscal 2026—about $260 million, down from a previously guided $307.5 million.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Instead, guided by the spirits, Isaac’s hand wrote automatically.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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