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
Urban got help at a treatment center at the behest of Kidman and his friends.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The city, at the behest of then-mayoral adviser Jay Goldstone, commissioned an appraisal from Colliers International for all of Horton’s office space, or what’s been described in public records as around 650,000 square feet of space.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
It’s been extensively remodeled throughout the years, including work done in the mid-19th century at the behest of Benjamin Guinness.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, most of this is being handled by immature European and Asian young males working at the behest of corporations and governments who are switching between feeding AIs and wargames.
—Rick Tumlinson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The city, at the behest of then-mayoral adviser Jay Goldstone, commissioned an appraisal from Colliers International for all of Horton’s office space, or what’s been described in public records as around 650,000 square feet of space.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
It’s been extensively remodeled throughout the years, including work done in the mid-19th century at the behest of Benjamin Guinness.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, most of this is being handled by immature European and Asian young males working at the behest of corporations and governments who are switching between feeding AIs and wargames.
—Rick Tumlinson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behest
Noun
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The edict also created mass confusion and even panic among current H-1B holders and employers, thanks to conflicting statements from the White House.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The edict is also risky, potentially giving viewers the sense that Brennan is less able to question or challenge her guests — one of the main elements of TV’s Sunday political shows that bring viewers to them in the first place.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some ovens have a dehydrating setting, so consult the user manual for specific instructions.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Adjust lawncare practices such as mowing at the proper height and not over-irrigating and apply a fungicide, according to label instructions, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perez said community members and law enforcement need to work together in order to combat violent crime.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Here's a definitive guide to beginning (or rewatching) every American Horror Story season in order.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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While the New York Times has significantly cut back on its unsigned editorial board pieces, the Post appears to be moving in the opposite direction.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Researchers found that the receivers of the dance weren’t just following the direction and distance indicated by the waggle dance.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Over and over, the department has used the threat of pulling federal funding to force compliance with new directives and rapid shifts in policy.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to a China State Council directive, the country is aiming for AI adoption to reach 70% of the population by 2027 by imbuing various agents and other applications across core industries.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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The case brought by a group of NFL players (including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Vincent Jackson and Mike Vrabel) initially landed a preliminary injunction that required the NFL to lift the lockout and made rules vulnerable to antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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After Planned Parenthood sued, the provision was at first blocked by a preliminary injunction in July.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Behest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behest. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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