as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the boss left behind a list of commandments for running the office while he was away
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Recent Examples of commandment
But when it was pointed out that a wall spanning our southern border violated the Bible’s commandments to welcome the stranger, the right found a brand-new way to go around Jesus.
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John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
However, the issue of posting the commandments in schools first surfaced in 1980.
—Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The pomegranate contains all the commandments of God in its seeds; the divine inhabits it.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
In fact, Faulkner even established her own set of principles, known as Epic’s 10 commandments, that are plastered all over the company’s sprawling 1,670-acre campus.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commandment
John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
However, the issue of posting the commandments in schools first surfaced in 1980.
—Lydia Artz, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The pomegranate contains all the commandments of God in its seeds; the divine inhabits it.
—Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
In fact, Faulkner even established her own set of principles, known as Epic’s 10 commandments, that are plastered all over the company’s sprawling 1,670-acre campus.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commandment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commandment
Noun
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Follow these instructions to enable your phone to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The instruction from the government prompted the national strike.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, Nix never has to worry about the pain his defensive teammates can inflict, protected in practice by the strict don’t-touch-the-QB edict.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The announcement mentioned relocating operations due to Trump’s edict, suggesting that the global group’s fundraising apparatus is based in the United States.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Paramount needed government approval from the Federal Communications Commission in order to go ahead with its merger with Skydance.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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There are a few ground rules to follow when assembling your bulb lasagna in order to get good results.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some divisions were protected by a court injunction stemming from earlier firings, though there will be new lawsuits over the latest round of layoffs.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Seven government agencies have begun the process of laying off over 4,000 workers, prompting multiple unions to file for an injunction to block the terminations in a federal court in Northern California, according to the BBC.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But there was uncertainty whether the directive included the Coast Guard, which is a military branch, but falls under the Department of Homeland Security during peace time, the AP reported.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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But such a directive was a reminder nonetheless that McMillan had a remarkable day.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Add pasta; cook according to package directions for al dente.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Commandment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commandment. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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