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direction(s)

NOUN
instructions, guidance
Synonyms
WEAK
advice advisement assignment briefing directive guidelines indication lowdown notification plan prescription recommendation regulation sealed order specification specs steer summons tip word
Antonyms
WEAK
misdirection misinstruction
directions
NOUN
instructions, guidance
Synonyms
WEAK
advice advisement assignment briefing directive guidelines indication lowdown notification plan prescription recommendation regulation sealed order specification specs steer summons tip word
Antonyms
WEAK
misdirection misinstruction
NOUN
management
Synonyms
STRONGEST
control guidance leadership order
STRONG
administration charge command government oversight superintendence supervision
Antonyms
WEAK
deviation misdirection wrong way
NOUN
course, route
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angle area aspect line objective orientation outlook path trend way
STRONG
aim bearing beeline bent bias current drift end inclination proclivity range region road set side slant spot standpoint stream tack tendency tide track trajectory viewpoint
WEAK
point of compass that-a-way
Antonyms
WEAK
deviation misdirection wrong way

Example Sentences

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“With this kind of uncertainty in the markets, we tend to get wild swings in both directions, and overleveraged positions usually get punished so I’m waiting for a clearer picture,” said Ong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But duos in previous series have been pushed to their physical and emotional limits as they missed connections or ended up losing hours after following bad directions.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“If the highway is closed in both directions, I’m screwed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“The risks to the labor market and inflation both tilt in unfavorable directions, that is, toward a weaker labor market and a greater persistence of above-target inflation,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Palmer asked for and received directions to the high school.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret