as in directions
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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Recent Examples of instructions
When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.
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The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
The budding generative AI determined that my wanting to get instructions on making a dangerous chemical was a safety violation, based on the safety spec sheet.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
See below for instructions on how to enter, and check out the Charity Drive kickoff post for a complete list of available prizes.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Creating seamless experiences with clear instructions, accessible support and a sense of accomplishment at the end all contribute to a positive interaction.
—Mallory Walsh, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Just be sure to regularly clean your humidifier according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent mold and pathogens from building up inside the device.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead of texting or calling, employees can share their questions via web chat and receive conversational instructions.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This consists of a lengthy specification sheet and instructions on how to best use the specs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Local schools and youth organizations received an email near the start of the school year with instructions.
—Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
The budding generative AI determined that my wanting to get instructions on making a dangerous chemical was a safety violation, based on the safety spec sheet.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
See below for instructions on how to enter, and check out the Charity Drive kickoff post for a complete list of available prizes.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Creating seamless experiences with clear instructions, accessible support and a sense of accomplishment at the end all contribute to a positive interaction.
—Mallory Walsh, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Just be sure to regularly clean your humidifier according to the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent mold and pathogens from building up inside the device.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead of texting or calling, employees can share their questions via web chat and receive conversational instructions.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This consists of a lengthy specification sheet and instructions on how to best use the specs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Local schools and youth organizations received an email near the start of the school year with instructions.
—Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Instructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructions. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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