as in steering
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as in guiding
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 conducting
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 navigating
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 piloting
Mike Gagliardi, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Exploring the adaptation of technologies to other global regions after successfully piloting them in India would be a great approach.
—Srinivas Vadhri, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Elite sailing is very fast indeed, with skippers piloting the high-tech hydraulic foilers via advanced electronic controls, but even at its highest level yachting is still largely measured in seconds, not milliseconds.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Rush was piloting a trip with Ross and others on board.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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But the regulatory framework and self-piloting technology have only recently caught up with the hype.
—Mike Gagliardi, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Exploring the adaptation of technologies to other global regions after successfully piloting them in India would be a great approach.
—Srinivas Vadhri, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Elite sailing is very fast indeed, with skippers piloting the high-tech hydraulic foilers via advanced electronic controls, but even at its highest level yachting is still largely measured in seconds, not milliseconds.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Rush was piloting a trip with Ross and others on board.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piloting
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Now that will take time, hard work, intelligence, faith, and women and men with a national good guiding their hearts.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Each component within this framework serves as a guiding principle for workers looking to thrive in the future workplace.Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tesla has been steering away from its electric vehicle (EV) roots, shifting focus towards artificial intelligence and robotics.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Over the next couple of years, Chrysler made other upgrades including steering and braking redundancy that ultimately lead to an AV-ready version of the Pacifica.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For Black women, who are often navigating unique financial challenges, being intentional about year-end planning is crucial.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cash flow issues had already forced the label to scrap its fall 2024 show, underscoring the tough landscape for small and mid-sized brands navigating the slowdown in luxury spending.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, the environmental benefit allowed Caltrain to receive a waiver by the air quality management district to keep the locomotives in operation.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Just as the Great Recession was ramping up, in October 2008, Gorman and then-CEO John Mack reportedly called the CEO of Citigroup, Vikram Pandit, and asked to buy wealth management giant Smith Barney, which at the time had 15,000 brokers and $2 trillion in assets under management.Michael del Castillo, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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This is Morris’ second full-time head coaching job in the NFL.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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In fact, according to a Gallup study, the best managers spend more time coaching their employees than managing them.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But supplement companies have incentive to sell lithium OTC without conducting rigorous research on its effects.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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The compliance landscape continues to evolve, with the third quarter of 2024 bringing significant legislative changes that impact employers conducting background screening.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Harris's running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, held fundraisers in Cincinnati and Cleveland.Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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As does the dynamic running back tandem of James Basinger and Mark Snyder, who have combined for 40 rushing TDs.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Great guests engage, make polite conversation and put the focus on others by showing an interest in them.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Consumable Drones The war in Ukraine has been highly instructive in showing what small, low-cost drones can do, but American drone builders cannot simply copy their Ukrainian counterparts.David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Piloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piloting. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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