1
as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
the company's president continues to conduct the everyday affairs of the software firm he founded many years ago
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in directing
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the gutter conducts water to the curb, thus protecting the house's basement
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in carrying
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
conducted themselves at the party like perfect ladies and gentlemen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in guiding
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
a job conducting tourists through the historical museum
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in transmitting
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
a material that conducts heat quite efficiently
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conducting
Scientists are conducting studies to learn more about the potential risk to people who hunt or eat deer or elk meat, for example, by determining if they are diagnosed with prion diseases more often than people who do not.
—
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar quickly responded on X, slamming his Ukrainian counterpart for conducting diplomacy on social media.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Our Inspector General is conducting a formal investigation.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors have been conducting a preliminary investigation since mid-February 2026 into alleged cyberattacks on Signal accounts, a spokesperson for the federal prosecutors confirmed on Saturday.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Under Maryland's executive order, any state employee conducting unethical behavior must be reported to the Attorney General's Office and the governor's chief legal counsel for investigation.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The City of Sunnyvale is conducting an equity survey to better understand how residents experience city programs and services.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
The charges come after police found the children deceased while conducting a welfare check at a home on Wellesley's Edgemoor Avenue, Boston Globe, NBC Boston and the Bennington Bannerreported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Their action engendered a response from Democrats and a decision by California voters that canceled out the potential gains of Republicans in Texas by conducting a partisan gerrymander of their own.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar quickly responded on X, slamming his Ukrainian counterpart for conducting diplomacy on social media.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Our Inspector General is conducting a formal investigation.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Federal prosecutors have been conducting a preliminary investigation since mid-February 2026 into alleged cyberattacks on Signal accounts, a spokesperson for the federal prosecutors confirmed on Saturday.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Under Maryland's executive order, any state employee conducting unethical behavior must be reported to the Attorney General's Office and the governor's chief legal counsel for investigation.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The City of Sunnyvale is conducting an equity survey to better understand how residents experience city programs and services.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
The charges come after police found the children deceased while conducting a welfare check at a home on Wellesley's Edgemoor Avenue, Boston Globe, NBC Boston and the Bennington Bannerreported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Their action engendered a response from Democrats and a decision by California voters that canceled out the potential gains of Republicans in Texas by conducting a partisan gerrymander of their own.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducting
Verb
-
Chavez, a 78-year-old retiree who worked as a foreman supervising construction at the site, also disappeared in May 2025, according to Los Alamos police.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Goldwyn served as writer and supervising producer on Emily in Paris, and writer on SMILF and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, among others.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The agency did not directly address whether the transition could affect service continuity, instead directing questions about services to the county, which will take over many programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
-
This can be done by directing water into soil or gravel, and creating a slight slope or grade away from your home flat surfaces.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Notably, these shakedown attempts come more than 15 years after Michael’s death, thus carrying no risk of being sued for defamation.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Asia-to-Europe or intra-Asia trade lanes often go through the strait, and vessels carrying cargo from other apparel manufacturing countries including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Myanmar are likely using the passage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
According to the tourism board, the site is also home to a lighthouse, which has been guiding vessels along the Portuguese coast since 1772.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The auto conglomerate, which owns a three-fourths stake in Porsche, acquired the French hypercar maker in 1998 and has played a crucial role in establishing and guiding its modern identity.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The fourteenth element is also very poor at transmitting light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Instead of mining and transporting coal to the surface – a costly and complex process – the system could convert coal into electricity in situ, transmitting only power upward.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The county is overseeing design and construction for the cabins project, which is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
-
There and throughout the West Bank, voting determines the makeup of local councils tasked with overseeing water, roads and electricity.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Chatting with the peddler Rutherford Selig (Bradley Stryker, enjoyably channeling Deadwood), Bynum casually unzips the surface of reality and dips into the waters below.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Mickey Moniak is channeling his inner Ted Williams, via his grandfather and his father.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
So much for smiling and behaving in front of the cameras.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
-
And Anderson is said to be behaving impeccably in not agitating for a move.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conducting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
