1
as in instructions
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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as in decrees
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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as in memoranda
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 directives
Even with these clear directives, eerie events abound, which the sunbae relays to the narrator.
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Diana Arterian
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Its four main science directives, for decades, have brought to us a superior understanding of Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics than ever before.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 1 Oct. 2025
Rules of engagement are directives governing how and when force can be used by the military.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Other directives call for enforcement of tougher department-wide fitness standards and calls for a 60-day review of what is taught at the military service academies and training schools.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition, the FCC can’t issue rules or directives that require regulated companies—such as broadcasters, telecommunications firms, or internet providers—to promote or silence political viewpoints.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Part of a larger national robotics plan The same plan also included directives to help ensure a high-quality data supply and to build a series of national testing centers for AI applications.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
The professional chefs then acted as sous chefs while the students provided the recipes and directives, according to the festival’s official website.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
These top-down directives often fail to reach the frontlines and, worse, overlook the ingenuity and urgency frontline producers already bring.
—Felipe Arango, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Diana Arterian
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Its four main science directives, for decades, have brought to us a superior understanding of Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics than ever before.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 1 Oct. 2025
Rules of engagement are directives governing how and when force can be used by the military.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Other directives call for enforcement of tougher department-wide fitness standards and calls for a 60-day review of what is taught at the military service academies and training schools.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition, the FCC can’t issue rules or directives that require regulated companies—such as broadcasters, telecommunications firms, or internet providers—to promote or silence political viewpoints.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Part of a larger national robotics plan The same plan also included directives to help ensure a high-quality data supply and to build a series of national testing centers for AI applications.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
The professional chefs then acted as sous chefs while the students provided the recipes and directives, according to the festival’s official website.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
These top-down directives often fail to reach the frontlines and, worse, overlook the ingenuity and urgency frontline producers already bring.
—Felipe Arango, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directives
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There are also instructions for plenty of creepy cocktails and even craft projects for constructing kooky table decor to match.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pamphlet offered instructions for how to acoustically recognize an incoming threat and how to determine whether the source is machine-gun fire, artillery fire, rocket launchers, or an air raid.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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In 1866, in the ancient city of Tanis, archaeologists uncovered two stone tablets with decrees from King Ptolemy III Euergetes upon the death of his daughter It was meant to be sent out to Egypt’s major temples.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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As the decrees were lifted, most districts went back to allowing communities and housing patterns to dictate the racial makeup of schools.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ever since, as the Taliban returned to power, once again issuing edicts to suppress women and girls, the clinic and its 34-year-old midwife Atifa have continued to provide a lifeline for mothers and young children.—
Elise Blanchard,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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One of the fundamental edicts of the [original Naked Gun creators] Zucker Brothers was you played against the comedy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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Other legal rulings could also have major implications on the fight over low-income Kansans’ personal data.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Michael and Robert were convicted in 2001 and 2002, respectively, but the rulings were eventually overturned due to a lack of DNA evidence and controversial questioning by police, which led some of the young men to recant their statements.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Investigators were tasked with reviewing specific policy documents signed using the autopen, including clemency grants, executive orders, memoranda, and other presidential directives.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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This is similar to the memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that were hatched between internet companies at the Dotcom bubble top.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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Analyzing its grocery orders that included candy in 2024, Instacart found each state's Halloween candy preferences.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Committee to Protect Journalists advises reporters covering protests to comply with dispersal orders from law enforcement and to ensure press credentials are visible to police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Although some policy decisions, such as those around trade, remain unsettled, Gallucci noted there is now a bit more clarity regarding some major economic drivers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was poised with the puck, made savvy decisions and ran a pretty effective power play.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ohio's current notices can be found here.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ticket sales and entry to the entire Everest Scenic Area were suspended from late Saturday, according to notices on the official WeChat accounts of the local Tingri County Tourism Company.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Directives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directives. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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