as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
dictated that the terms of surrender be negotiated by his senior staff
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as in order
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
a starchily worded dictate from on high concerning the company's dress code
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Recent Examples of dictate
Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Among hurdles facing those who would like to build new affordable communities is a mountain of red tape dictating what and where new properties can be built.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
It’s called following the law and the dictates of conscience.
—Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Costs largely dictate what both the city and Great Parks can do.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Among hurdles facing those who would like to build new affordable communities is a mountain of red tape dictating what and where new properties can be built.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
Under the dictates of the House legislation, local governments would be immediately banned from creating new CRAs, and forced to wind down existing ones within 20 years.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
It’s called following the law and the dictates of conscience.
—Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictate
Verb
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At the same time, Trump has ordered billions of dollars in federal research grants to be cut, which would gut research on cancer, HIV, sickle cell disease, and more.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
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At his arraignment Sunday night at Brooklyn Criminal Court, he was ordered held on bail of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The first is do not send or accept wire instructions by email.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Some sirens can broadcast specific instructions, which can help.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Personnel requested ground and air ambulances, and began performing life-saving measures.—
Theresa Clift
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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In July 2022, Citizens’ Board of Governors approved allowing the company to modify its policies with a rider that gave Citizens or its policyholders the right to request arbitration by DOAH.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The department published a serious note to its Facebook page early Monday after the Free Press asked about it.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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You’re asked to enroll your Wi-Fi smart thermostat in a bring-your-own-thermostat program.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Similarly, the May edict only allowed garments to pass through the Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 July 2025
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Advertisement How the Dalai Lama says his successor will be chosen Under the 2011 edict, only the Gaden Phrodrang Trust, the office of the Dalai Lama, can identify the next reincarnation.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
2 July 2025
Verb
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For another brilliant terrace experience, the Renzo Piano designed Nemo Science Museum has a new open green, sustainable rooftop open to the public that doesn’t require entrance to the museum.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Yemeni regulations, however, required foreign nationals to partner with a local to open a business.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
Noun
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They’re then added into the mascarpone mixture one spoonful at a time, while stirring gently in the same direction to achieve a consistent light and airy texture.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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There are a huge number of signals from every direction that a player has to process first, even without the risk of being tackled.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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That directive would shape how every department functioned.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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For them, Akil’s message was both a reminder and a directive: talent is only part of the equation—vision, ownership, and longevity matter just as much.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 July 2025
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“Dictate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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