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as in edicts
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 rulings
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 orders
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 decrees
Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
There were religious decrees about what kind of jobs women could hold.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The president is the second-highest ranking official in Iran, acting as the head of government that handles daily administration, economic policy and implements the Supreme Leader’s decrees.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Although rains have intensified in the past days, the new government was unable to implement the decrees until now.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Jews have entered the month of Adar, during which Purim takes place, celebrating the overturning of evil decrees.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
The White House itself has directly issued at least thirty-six orders, decrees, and directives targeting at least a hundred specific individuals and entities with punitive actions.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Satya Nadella rebuilt Microsoft not through top-down decrees but by listening deeply to engineers, customers, and critics.
—Harvard Business Review, 14 Jan. 2026
To now endure censure by overzealous anti-Pretendian crusaders, and banishment by bureaucratic tribal decrees and reactionary blood-quantum rules, feels particularly bitter.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Anti-communist hysteria disrupted the careers of many talented folks, while antitrust decrees ended the Golden Era studio system.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
There were religious decrees about what kind of jobs women could hold.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The president is the second-highest ranking official in Iran, acting as the head of government that handles daily administration, economic policy and implements the Supreme Leader’s decrees.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Although rains have intensified in the past days, the new government was unable to implement the decrees until now.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Jews have entered the month of Adar, during which Purim takes place, celebrating the overturning of evil decrees.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
The White House itself has directly issued at least thirty-six orders, decrees, and directives targeting at least a hundred specific individuals and entities with punitive actions.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Satya Nadella rebuilt Microsoft not through top-down decrees but by listening deeply to engineers, customers, and critics.
—Harvard Business Review, 14 Jan. 2026
To now endure censure by overzealous anti-Pretendian crusaders, and banishment by bureaucratic tribal decrees and reactionary blood-quantum rules, feels particularly bitter.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
The plan would essentially give Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees modeled after the alliance’s Article 5, which decrees an attack on one NATO member is an attack on all.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrees
Noun
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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
Noun
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These rulings permit corporations, unions and independent groups to raise and spend unlimited sums, provided the spending is not coordinated with campaigns.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei was both Hezbollah’s political ally and its paramount spiritual guide; the group followed his religious rulings and used his authority to legitimize violent acts.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jacob Elordi walks up to the bar with his arm around his mom and orders tequila on the rocks with a lime.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Princess Kate brewed her husband a cappuccino sans latte art, but Prince William usually orders a decaf drink.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Let sit for 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the product's instructions.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Draft an important note, then revisit instructions, while keeping your tone respectful and firm.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the past week, authorities in Vietnam, Pakistan, Thailand and the Philippines issued a series of directives encouraging flexible work, including working from home, 4-day workweeks, and taking the stairs instead of an elevator.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Operational restrictions are communicated through Notices to Airmen, or NOTAMs—directives issued by aviation authorities that inform airlines which routes remain open and which must be avoided.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The City of Blue Island requests that anyone with information about Dan’s disappearance contact the Blue Island Police Department at 708-385-1313.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Someone who requests and receives a mail ballot is not required to use it.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The section that gave the Attorney General the ability to appeal preliminary injunctions was struck down by the courts as unconstitutional.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those preliminary injunctions are still in place.—
Fatima Hussein,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Too often, advisory bodies provide feedback after decisions have already been made rather than helping shape them from the beginning.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the quality of the data that underpins many sourcing decisions could use a glow-up.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Decrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrees. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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