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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 commandments
After all, Moses famously spent 40 days and 40 nights alone on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments from God, and Buddha meditated for 49 days under a Bodhi tree before reaching enlightenment.
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Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The Sefer HaChinuch explains that these commandments are meant to cultivate rachamim (compassion) by training the heart through action.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Malinin has never been to Russia, but its traditional skating commandments, heavily influenced by ballet, are stamped on him.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Chefs will be tested against the competition’s 10 culinary commandments – meat, vegetables, sauces, dessert, innovation, flavors, sustainability, world cuisine, consistency, culinary science and technology and will be competing for a $1M prize.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
After reviewing the farm’s seven commandments printed on the barn wall, students can examine the effects of the slight rewording of each commandment in the light of today’s reinterpretation of the Constitution.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, Cox may be found brushing up on his commandments about Method acting and taking his disappointment with humanity out on Jeremy Strong.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Some of the commandments overlap with criminal law, such as prohibitions on murder and theft, but others do not.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The Sefer HaChinuch explains that these commandments are meant to cultivate rachamim (compassion) by training the heart through action.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Malinin has never been to Russia, but its traditional skating commandments, heavily influenced by ballet, are stamped on him.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Chefs will be tested against the competition’s 10 culinary commandments – meat, vegetables, sauces, dessert, innovation, flavors, sustainability, world cuisine, consistency, culinary science and technology and will be competing for a $1M prize.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
After reviewing the farm’s seven commandments printed on the barn wall, students can examine the effects of the slight rewording of each commandment in the light of today’s reinterpretation of the Constitution.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, Cox may be found brushing up on his commandments about Method acting and taking his disappointment with humanity out on Jeremy Strong.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
Its followers strictly adhere to the 29 commandments of Guru Jambheshwar, which include the sacred principles of worshiping and protecting all animals.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Some of the commandments overlap with criminal law, such as prohibitions on murder and theft, but others do not.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commandments
Noun
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Ice Box is an all-in-one, emergency and estate planner that organizes over 35 categories of essential documents, accounts, keys and instructions for both you and your next of kin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Instead, there are instructions for each drug, referring consumers to manufacturers websites or coupons that can be used at local pharmacies.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Covid-19 bred doubt about government edicts and skepticism about science, provoking an existential battle for truth.—
Richard Edelman,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
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Trump edicts weigh on stocks this week Geopolitical risks have weighed on investor sentiment this week.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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The mission was one of five awarded in 2023 to ULA under the NSSF Phase 2 task orders worth $566 million, but the individual value was not released by the DOD.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Over the last year, labor tensions over minimum wages and working conditions have intensified over the past year, even as global consumption patterns disrupted orders.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Feb. 2026
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Estates without clear directives can be subject to lengthy and expensive probate court proceedings, which can consume up to 10% of an estate's value and take months or even years to resolve, Childfree Trust said in its report.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gabbard said the president did not ask any questions and did not issue any directives.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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When students understand what they’re supposed to do because directions are clear, that’s really helpful.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rail traffic between Newark and Seacacus is being funneled into only one track, which is meant to withstand trains in both directions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Under his proposal, the Attorney General’s Office would have the ability to obtain court injunctions to stop people who are violating any section of Idaho code.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Conservative appeals courts have signaled skepticism of some trial judges’ rulings, with appellate courts throwing out injunctions as overly broad and vague, suggesting judicial restraint regarding the scope of limitations on executive immigration authority.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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