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
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The people within an organization ultimately dictate its trajectory.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Monique O. Madan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Here’s what the rulebook dictates… and what Wellens actually said.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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But in Supergirl, emotion never seems to dictate big decisions.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The people within an organization ultimately dictate its trajectory.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Noun
Now, agencies must weigh whether to adhere to federal dictates or comply with state transparency rules, with some directing records custodians and media spokespersons to acknowledge public records requests but not fulfill them unless ICE grants approval, records show.
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Monique O. Madan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Here’s what the rulebook dictates… and what Wellens actually said.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictate
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Talarico also came under fire in May for ordering a meatless taco.
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That has worried digital rights and free speech activists, who say that India is increasingly using its powers to silence online voices opposing the government, including ordering social media takedowns and blocking access to some accounts.
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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The findings also pointed out that no public address system was used during the flooding, that some campers became separated from their counselors for the remainder of the flooding and counselors and campers were told to shelter in place in their cabins and await further instructions.
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The Ohio Supreme Court has denied Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal requesting a new trial after she was convicted of murder in 2022.
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Around the same time, PennLive reporter Jenna Wise requested three autopsy reports related to a 2025 crime spree from Susquehanna County Coroner Jessica Chiaramonte.
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The memorandum includes a pledge by Iran to never purchase or construct nuclear weapons — a vow the Islamic Republic has made multiple times before, including by signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, in a religious edict issued by the late supreme leader and in the Obama-era nuclear accord.
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The age of the Germanic male genius delivering edicts from on high has run its course.
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Denver’s brass was asked about those comments on Wednesday, and Wallace responded by sharing some thoughts on the team’s internal and external goals.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Golf Road between Plum Grove and Commons Drive is closed in both directions as of Saturday afternoon.
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That’s why the unveiling of a M Concept car that defines the direction of the next generation of BMW’s performance division is big news in the car world.
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The specially emulsified formula keeps the ceramides evenly dispersed (no shaking required), while the lightweight mist feels especially refreshing on hot, humid summer days.
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Starting with the graduating class of 2031, students will be required to complete the course to earn a diploma.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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The order follows a request from Kennedy Center President and CEO Matt Floca to extend a June 17 directive that gave the center three days to detail any immediate plans related to construction and other long-term initiatives.
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“Dictate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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