as in ordered
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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Recent Examples of dictated
Those reforms included the removal of decades-long fuel subsidies that kept fuel prices low, influencing retail prices of nearly every good and service in the West African nation and allowing the value of the naira to be dictated by market forces.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Cafè Balear operates its own fishing vessel, the Rosa Santa Primera, so the menu is dictated entirely by the sea.
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Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In Ghana, there also remains frustration at the old FIFA rules which dictated that once a player had represented a country at youth level, he was bound to it forever.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Common sense dictated that the issue would ultimately be decided by how annoying his particular cable guy was.
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Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Thunderstorm, rain protocols Weather protocols for the World Cup are dictated by local authorities.
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Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Their biology is dictated by their human overseers, who prioritize efficiency over quality of life.
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Jacqueline Goldblatt,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
Grass selection is largely dictated by local climate.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
On offense, Etienne’s role will probably be dictated by Brooks’ durability.
—
Mike Kaye
june 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Cafè Balear operates its own fishing vessel, the Rosa Santa Primera, so the menu is dictated entirely by the sea.
—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In Ghana, there also remains frustration at the old FIFA rules which dictated that once a player had represented a country at youth level, he was bound to it forever.
—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Common sense dictated that the issue would ultimately be decided by how annoying his particular cable guy was.
—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Thunderstorm, rain protocols Weather protocols for the World Cup are dictated by local authorities.
—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Their biology is dictated by their human overseers, who prioritize efficiency over quality of life.
—
Jacqueline Goldblatt,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
Grass selection is largely dictated by local climate.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
On offense, Etienne’s role will probably be dictated by Brooks’ durability.
—
Mike Kaye
june 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictated
Verb
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The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.
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The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, ordered Disney to file for renewals for eight of its stations years ahead of schedule.
Verb
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Most recently, in April, a funding shortfall strained the supply of medicine, according to the two correctional health staff members who requested anonymity.
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The Sacramento City Teachers Association has requested more clarity on the district’s special education spending, as SCUSD moved to lay off employees, while trustees have also pressed for more certainty around the district’s assumptions.
Verb
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Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
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She was asked to join because of her extensive research and writing about the structure of indigent defense.
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