1
as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions
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2
as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
the view that the instruction of our nation's youth should be our highest priority
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Recent Examples of instruction
The company worked with the U.S. Air Force, and used machines to translate instructions from Russian to English for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, a joint U.S.-Soviet space mission launched in 1975.
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
If a bribe was paid after the fact, prosecutors have to prove that the agreement was in place before the official action was taken, according to Blakey’s instructions.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Start by cooking the corn dog in your oven, air fryer or with your preferred method, following the instructions on the container.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, a page on the State Department website that had previously included instructions on updating passport gender markers was no longer accessible, instead redirecting to a general U.S. passports page.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
If a bribe was paid after the fact, prosecutors have to prove that the agreement was in place before the official action was taken, according to Blakey’s instructions.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Start by cooking the corn dog in your oven, air fryer or with your preferred method, following the instructions on the container.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
On Tuesday, a page on the State Department website that had previously included instructions on updating passport gender markers was no longer accessible, instead redirecting to a general U.S. passports page.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
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Although company leaders announce the return-to-office edicts, direct supervisors are reluctant to scold or discipline employees for trying to get around them, Nickson said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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McLellan’s Day 1 edict to play harder, faster and smarter has come to fruition, which has revived a season that only three weeks ago seemed doomed.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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He’s been writing, editing and teaching for nearly 50 years, with stops in Hagerstown, Maryland; Riverside, California; Annapolis; Baltimore; and, since 1981, Washington.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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Specifically, the teachings of Immanuel Kant made an indelible impact.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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This cooling happens more in a certain direction, the direction perpendicular to the beam's direction.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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What shines through loud and clear is the importance of the feelings of self-confidence and direction engendered by acquiring such wilderness skills and deploying them successfully.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Labor shortages, among other factors, are causing some hiring managers and supervisors to prioritize the weighted value of experience and skills above education.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Kim said he’s been mulling legislation that could win bipartisan support and help people come together — perhaps investments in civics education or a national service program as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Empyrean series in order Fourth Wing (2023) Iron Flame (2023) Onyx Storm (2025) When does Onyx Storm come out?—
Maggie Fremont,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Like so many of these kits, take a look at Rockstar 2FA, example, Sneaky 2FA harvests Microsoft 365 session cookies in order to bypass the 2FA process during subsequent attacks so that authentication appears, indeed is, legitimate as far as the session is concerned.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Resettlement agencies typically help refugees adjust to life in the U.S., assisting with employment, housing, and schooling.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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They were offered no schooling and allowed outside for just an hour a day.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Anonymous sources linked to Trump acknowledged to Reuters that the difficulty of implementing many directives will slow things down, and predicted more orders will be released in the days and weeks after Inauguration Day, rather than just on day one.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Still, only so much can be done through executive order, Sommers said, and the directives often have to go through a rulemaking process that takes time.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Phantoms could sue the USHL and USA Hockey and seek an injunction to be released from the USHL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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This injunction initially sought to halt the enforcement of beneficial ownership reporting requirements mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act, which is overseen by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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