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as in ordering
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 dictating
Paul Taylor, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The 23-year-old forward was the one with the ball in his hands, dictating actions, making decisions.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Wimberley was the better side for the last 15 minutes, dictating play and creating more chances in Sunnyvale's box.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Taylor Frankie Paul has filed a counter temporary restraining order against ex Dakota Mortensen — both of whom have accused each other of recent domestic violence — as a judge issued a temporary custody arrangement dictating how much time she’s allotted with their toddler son.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Proponents describe the measure as preventing states from dictating farming practices beyond their borders.
—John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Plaintiffs' lawyers say the latest policy also imposes unprecedented rules dictating when reporters can offer anonymity to sources.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Huskies thrive in structured offensive sets while applying pressure defensively across multiple positions, often dictating games with rebounding and interior toughness.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The Higgs is the cornerstone of our physics models, dictating the mass of all other particles.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Kalra’s bill would ban private equity firms and hedge funds from dictating case strategy after giving money to a law firm.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
And these players were initially signed to help Forest become a side capable of retaining more possession and dictating games.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The 23-year-old forward was the one with the ball in his hands, dictating actions, making decisions.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
The wine style ultimately defines the ideal harvest window, dictating the balance of sugar, acidity and taste the winemaker is seeking.
—Maureen MacKey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Wimberley was the better side for the last 15 minutes, dictating play and creating more chances in Sunnyvale's box.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Taylor Frankie Paul has filed a counter temporary restraining order against ex Dakota Mortensen — both of whom have accused each other of recent domestic violence — as a judge issued a temporary custody arrangement dictating how much time she’s allotted with their toddler son.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Proponents describe the measure as preventing states from dictating farming practices beyond their borders.
—John Cleveland, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Plaintiffs' lawyers say the latest policy also imposes unprecedented rules dictating when reporters can offer anonymity to sources.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Huskies thrive in structured offensive sets while applying pressure defensively across multiple positions, often dictating games with rebounding and interior toughness.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The Higgs is the cornerstone of our physics models, dictating the mass of all other particles.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Kalra’s bill would ban private equity firms and hedge funds from dictating case strategy after giving money to a law firm.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictating
Adjective
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In girl friend groups, one of the girls is a bit more controlling, a bit more sassy, and a bit more precocious than the other ones.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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The structure also includes equity from several French partners and an additional contribution from Carbios, which will leave the company as a minority, non-controlling shareholder.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Federal Court Justice James Stellios ruled in dismissing the appeal that no jurisdiction error was made in 2024 by then Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in ordering Duggan's extradition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Federal Court Justice James Stellios ruled in dismissing the appeal that no jurisdiction error was made in 2024 by the then Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in ordering Duggan's extradition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Starlink has 10,000 satellites, a commanding lead over Amazon’s 200-strong Leo constellation; Globalstar has a further 25, but the real prize is control over part of the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the case of Project Nightingale, that number is constrained by the fact that only 100 examples of the commanding convertible will be built.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh has submitted required paperwork to the Senate, two people familiar with the matter said Monday, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive information ahead of its public release.—
Emily Wilkins,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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That phone call centered on Trump requesting that Zelensky look into the business dealings of Hunter Biden in Ukraine.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those imperial cults of personality, and many of their monuments, lasted no longer than the short period of their rule.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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As with many imperial laws, compliance may not have been absolute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Others are asking what more can be done to prevent gun violence from claiming young lives.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Instead of asking parents to constantly adjust settings, the platform builds age-appropriate experiences from the start.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Notoriously arrogant comedy legend Kent Romero might first bring to mind Chevy Chase for readers, perhaps even 1980s stars like Judge Reinhold, but with his Venezuelan-American background, he was also inspired by real-life groundbreakers like Freddie Prinze.—
Lee Kelly,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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As the sun and Jupiter clash, you’re cosmically protected, but arrogant behavior won’t get a pass.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If passed, the bill would fast-track a 2023 law mandating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The law was aimed at reducing recreational cocaine and heroin use by mandating a doctor’s prescription for access and removing the ability to include the drugs in over-the-counter remedies – and in products like soda.—
Ryan Wilusz,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Dictating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictating. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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