1
as in instruction
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the company president regularly issues directives intended for all staff members
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2
as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
a directive issued by the archbishop that is to be read during Sunday services at every parish
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3
as in memorandum
a written communication giving information or directions
a growing stack of unread directives from the company's senior vice president
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Recent Examples of directive
Onka was asked to participate in an investigation of a complaint made by Officer Kelley Rupert-Marriott, who was subjected to an internal affairs investigation in retaliation for her directives to Dustman.
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Ben Wheeler
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Emergency officials can also issue emergency directives to robotaxi companies to get their vehicles out of specific areas within two minutes during emergencies.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The bizarre directive was flagged in a tweet that drew attention from other AI enthusiasts.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026
The directive’s most stringent restrictions apply to active-duty military members and Reserve members called to active duty for more than 270 days.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Ben Wheeler
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Emergency officials can also issue emergency directives to robotaxi companies to get their vehicles out of specific areas within two minutes during emergencies.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The bizarre directive was flagged in a tweet that drew attention from other AI enthusiasts.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026
The directive’s most stringent restrictions apply to active-duty military members and Reserve members called to active duty for more than 270 days.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for directive
Noun
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The instructions are crystal clear as to exactly where the centerline must be.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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At the time of his death, the 53-year-old president was enmeshed in a constitutional crisis over his tenure, and his ruling by decree following his dismissal of the Parliament.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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France’s highest administrative court will make a ruling based on their conclusions, which will be enacted by government decree.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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The United States and Iran are moving closer to an agreement on a short memorandum that aims to end the Iran war, a regional source familiar with the negotiations sad.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The schism was partially resolved through high-level meetings between the agencies and a memorandum of understanding forged last August.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Vancouver’s mayor issued a stern edict to keep the Whitecaps in town.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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My worry is edicts from Hartford.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The court is considering an appeal of a lower-court judge’s ruling that the amendment is invalid because lawmakers violated procedural requirements.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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That ruling comes after a federal appeals court sided with Kalshi over New Jersey last month, boosting the fledgling industry’s hopes that the Supreme Court takes up the issue — and discourages Congress from passing any bill that might protect states’ lane.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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But as of Sunday afternoon, 67 homes were under a boil water notice after the latest tests came back positive for low levels of coliform bacteria, the city says.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Bridge tenders will respond to special requests to lift the bridge after midnight if given a two-hour notice; requests can be made by calling MnDOT’s 24-hour dispatch at 651-234-7110 or via marine band radio Channel 16.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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An additional move will need to be made in order to get Snell on the roster on Saturday.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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State officials have asked federal courts to set aside that order in light of its ruling in the Louisiana redistricting case.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While Saudi Arabia and OPEC had no immediate reaction, Emirati Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei insisted his country’s decision did not stem from any dispute with its Gulf neighbor.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Directive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directive. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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