as in rule
arbitrary command
The populace began to protest against the dictation of the occupying government
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Recent Examples of dictation
Rads themselves will tell you that note dictation is the real grunt work.
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Perplexity features both text-to-speech for dictation and voice chat functionality.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Others rely on voice dictation to record shower thoughts and capture dreams each morning in new chat threads.
—Gelila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Perplexity features both text-to-speech for dictation and voice chat functionality.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Others rely on voice dictation to record shower thoughts and capture dreams each morning in new chat threads.
—Gelila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictation
Noun
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The issue of digital sovereignty and the ability of nations to control the deployment of technology across borders was a hot topic, with leaders warning that divergent rules and governance models risk stalling innovation and stifling growth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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While reading a Regency romance, the social rules a woman was forced to live by seem almost silly to our modern sensibilities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cambodian workers who power the country’s export economy remain exposed to unsafe working conditions, poverty wages and systematic union suppression.—
Tharo Khun,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because the chemistry is non‑flammable and doesn’t undergo thermal runaway, projects can be sited closer to the load with simpler fire suppression, changing the economics of distribution‑level storage.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With a strong foundation of trust, CHWs help people understand medical instructions, keep appointments and address social stressors.—
Maggie Dante,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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One standout lesson taught younger students to think like engineers by writing clear, detailed instructions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For once, things appear to be moving in the right direction in the injury department.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The poll shows that 47% of Marylanders believe the state is headed in the right direction, but 44% say the state is headed in the wrong direction.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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His government was accused of authoritarianism, repression of the opposition and electoral manipulation.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Even with the regime’s curbs on communication, egregious acts of repression have led to mass outrage, first online and then in the streets.—
Nahid Siamdoust,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Samsung Magnetic Wireless Powerbank has the model number EB-U2500, sports a 5000mAh capacity and has a 15W wireless charging speed.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Waymo is partnering with mobility company Moove for fleet management services including vehicle charging, cleaning and repairs.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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Designs are being finalized ahead of the opening of a bidding process that would launch in March or April, David Dean, the city’s project manager for the fieldhouse project, told City Council and Parks and Recreation Board members at a joint meeting last week.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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Registration for bidding is now open.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Furs have come roaring back, despite continued industry prohibitions like bans at brands like Gucci, Prada and Chanel, and restrictions around the depiction of new animal fur in magazines owned by major publishers like Condé Nast, which includes Vogue and Vanity Fair.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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This legislation, if adopted, could provide a blueprint for other states on how to effectively end prohibition.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Dictation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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