1
as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed
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2
as in ruling
an order publicly issued by an authority
a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature
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as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the new supervisor decreed that thenceforth coffee breaks would have a 15-minute limit
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Recent Examples of decree
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Abbas signed a decree last year reforming elections in line with some demands of Western donors, including to allow voting for individuals rather than slates.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Regulators decreed setbacks from wells be at least 2,000 feet.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But investors are taking a chance in tying their money to college sports at a time when there are unresolved and potentially transformative legal battles, with outcomes hinging less on economics than on judicial decrees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Abbas signed a decree last year reforming elections in line with some demands of Western donors, including to allow voting for individuals rather than slates.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the update also decreed that new rooftop solar customers would no longer be credited at the retail rate of electricity when their systems generated surplus energy.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Regulators decreed setbacks from wells be at least 2,000 feet.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decree
Noun
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The Chargers’ last game was a playoff loss to Vrabel’s Patriots, so nothing short of an edict from the NFL probably would have stopped the franchise’s social media team from referencing the Vrabel-Russini controversy.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The first Super Bowl-winning quarterback in franchise history never had his number officially retired, but there was an unofficial edict not to issue it for much of the past decade.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Less than two hours after the Supreme Court's ruling was announced, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson released a statement vowing to retry the one-time attorney.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The ruling meant the tariffs shouldn’t have been imposed and thus were unlawful from the beginning.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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If there are Porthilly oysters on the menu don’t even think about ordering another starter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Hester has been privately dealing with mental lapses and throbbing headaches, refraining from telling her family about the medical tests her doctor ordered.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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L’Equipe reported last week that Marseille’s staff were running out of patience with him and that Beye had interrupted a training session in frustration after the 24-year-old ignored his instructions.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Under that directive, the DOJ has been tasked with expediting review of these cases.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Trump made the comments during an Oval Office event with administration officials, congressional allies, and IVF advocates announcing a new federal directive allowing employers to offer additional fertility insurance packages to employees.—
Haris Alic,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The body also approved a resolution requesting a deeper analysis into the design of the project and how transportation could be improved in the region.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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In-app users can only request take-it-or-leave-it odds set externally, often by large financial entities and professional bettors.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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One reason why the suit requests a preliminary injunction so that that doesn’t happen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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The communities are fighting back, but even court injunctions haven't stopped the bulldozers.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The doctor–patient relationship is also frequently beset by dilemmas and decisions beyond the pathology at hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The decision will allow physicians to administer puberty blockers and hormone therapy for teenagers experiencing gender dysphoria with the permission of their parents.—
Matthew Kelly
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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“Decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decree. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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