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
Select Passkey or Passkey in Microsoft Authenticator. Follow the instructions on your device.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Always follow the dosage instructions and directions on the packaging of the cat probiotic.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 4 Apr. 2025
In this new event, six of Florida’s top high school orchestras present concerts and receive adjudication and instruction from industry professionals.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Always follow the dosage instructions and directions on the packaging of the cat probiotic.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Read on for step-by-step instructions for how to watch Russell Brand: In Plain Sight in the US with PureVPN.
—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 4 Apr. 2025
In this new event, six of Florida’s top high school orchestras present concerts and receive adjudication and instruction from industry professionals.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
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The changes outlined in the memo could deal another setback to the ranks of the department’s most experienced nonpolitical career prosecutors, who have been subjected to a wave of firings, forced transfers and policy edicts since Mr. Trump’s inauguration.—
Devlin Barrett,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Such wasn’t the case for other pages involving minorities and women, because the department said those pages violated the Trump administration’s edict against DEI, which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 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,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The law barred state funds from going toward the teachings of critical race theory, an academic framework emphasizing slavery’s impact on society today.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025
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Everybody's involved in this war and struggle, and some are pulling in different directions.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Focus on short-term gains instead of purpose and long-term goals so the lack of direction creates even more ambiguity.—
Csaba Toth,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide according to gender, age, race, and education, based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as 2024 presidential vote.—
Jennifer De Pinto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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There was a trivia game that introduced the theme of financial education.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The vastness of framed white space and the comparatively minuscule labels arrest the viewer, requiring them to crane their neck, to move back and forth or close to the frame in order to read from part to part to whole while also weighing the blanks.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and their new pup!—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
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Without the center’s proximity to her home and schooling and without the child care scholarship, Ivory said her situation might look completely different.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2025
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Forward-thinking employers could consider offering education advisors or even stipends to help parents explore the best schooling options for their children.—
Sara Mauskopf,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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These directives are groundbreaking moves, and further guidance from the White House to agencies to maximize their synergies would be beneficial.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Mangione case is the first high-profile one to come under his administration's directive, Lain said; however, the federal death row landscape has changed dramatically since Mr. Trump's first term — and the appetite for executions nationwide has plummeted.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Among the nationwide injunctions against presidential administrations since 2001, two-thirds have come against Trump, according to a 2024 Harvard Law Review article.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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After hearing her testimony, the judge issued the injunction against Oasis, requiring that all residents be given 45 days to move out.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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