as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
I only made the change at the author's behest
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Recent Examples of behest
Speaking alongside the other mayors at a news conference, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the raids spread fear at the behest of the White House.
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Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
Both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins received new extensions at the behest of quarterback Joe Burrow.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Murry, who fancied himself a songwriter, encouraged and prodded his sons, who cut a few tunes at Keen Recording Studios at the behest of his music publisher, Hite Morgan.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Chung Kuo hardly scratched the surface of what had happened in China up to 1972, when the film was made, as Antonioni had purposely avoided anything negative, at the behest of the Party.
—Nan Z. Da
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
Both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins received new extensions at the behest of quarterback Joe Burrow.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Murry, who fancied himself a songwriter, encouraged and prodded his sons, who cut a few tunes at Keen Recording Studios at the behest of his music publisher, Hite Morgan.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Chung Kuo hardly scratched the surface of what had happened in China up to 1972, when the film was made, as Antonioni had purposely avoided anything negative, at the behest of the Party.
—Nan Z. Da
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behest
Noun
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President Trump’s new travel ban has sparked widespread outrage and fear in New York’s sprawling Haitian community, by far the biggest local diaspora group affected by the edict aimed at 12 nations.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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In the meantime, however, these discriminatory government edicts will continue to violate Coloradans’ rights of free speech and free exercise of religion, and adversely impact the privacy, safety, professional conduct, and even health of those who disagree with the government’s ideology.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Where applicable, include order confirmations, status updates, and next-step instructions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Earlier instructions to stop antibiotics were premature, and a longer course was necessary.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), whose true identity was revealed to viewers after infiltrating the game, discreetly moved in the Season 2 finale to shut down the rebellion and restore order to the games.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In a brief order, the Supreme Court declined to take up the case.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Emerging from the London Underground, Turnpike Lane has a bustling shopping area in either direction: cafés, supermarkets and takeaways with plenty of people mulling about.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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This after Windows 11 dipped and Windows 10 recovered in May, widening the gap between new and old in the wrong direction.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Amelie overrides her prime directive and begins enacting her main agenda, which is to get uploaded into cyberspace and take over all online networks in the name of world domination, yadda yadda yadda.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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Sharing your directives, powers of attorney, and care preferences gives your children the confidence to act quickly.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In September 2022, an Ohio lower court granted a temporary restraining order before granting a preliminary injunction a few weeks later.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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While the new law is set to take effect Aug. 5, the families have also filed a motion for preliminary injunction asking the court to temporarily prevent implementation while the lawsuit is pending, according to a news release.—
Natalie Demaree,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2025
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“Behest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behest. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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