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
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.
—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
The reality is that the ceiling of this team is dictated by Pulisic.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Cargill dictated a slow, deliberate pace.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Today, summit attempts are dictated by the weather, with operators making their push during a narrow climbing window in May when the Himalayan jet stream moves a touch north, bringing calmer conditions.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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
The reality is that the ceiling of this team is dictated by Pulisic.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Cargill dictated a slow, deliberate pace.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Today, summit attempts are dictated by the weather, with operators making their push during a narrow climbing window in May when the Himalayan jet stream moves a touch north, bringing calmer conditions.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictated
Verb
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In addition to the prison sentence, Høiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In addition to the prison sentence, Hoiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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According to the Le Petit Chef website, requests for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or fish-free menus can be requested when making a reservation.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The contractor that operates the facility for the county, CIP Solutions, says the next phase will be more expensive to manage and requested that commissioners approve a rate increase.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Brunson was in tears after the game, barely able to speak when asked by ESPN what the moment meant.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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OutKick/Fox News Digital has asked the Spurs, NBA and ESPN for comment, and none have offered an explanation.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Dictated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictated. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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