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 memorandums
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
This comes amid a series of directives from federal authorities demanding that the city halt its toll program for drivers entering Manhattan's central business district.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The statement also denies that any of the building closures or return-to-work directives related to the changes violate federal laws.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Moreover, the group continues to receive directives from the Islamic Republic of Iran to endure the current circumstances and prepare for future conflict.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The sheriff rebutted these calls by explaining that due to the executive order signed by Braun in January and related directives from Attorney General Todd Rokita, he was forced to comply with federal immigration efforts.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
The author left behind a complete manuscript, as well as a cover sketch and broad directives for the art direction.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Their involvement stayed in the realm of guidance, not directives.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The third film in the franchise follows Ares (Jared Leto), an intelligent computer program who begins to question his orders and directives from CEO Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters), setting him on a collision course into the real world to find Eve Kim (Greta Lee), the current CEO of Encom.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Over and over, the department has used the threat of pulling federal funding to force compliance with new directives and rapid shifts in policy.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The statement also denies that any of the building closures or return-to-work directives related to the changes violate federal laws.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Moreover, the group continues to receive directives from the Islamic Republic of Iran to endure the current circumstances and prepare for future conflict.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The sheriff rebutted these calls by explaining that due to the executive order signed by Braun in January and related directives from Attorney General Todd Rokita, he was forced to comply with federal immigration efforts.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
The author left behind a complete manuscript, as well as a cover sketch and broad directives for the art direction.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Their involvement stayed in the realm of guidance, not directives.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The third film in the franchise follows Ares (Jared Leto), an intelligent computer program who begins to question his orders and directives from CEO Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters), setting him on a collision course into the real world to find Eve Kim (Greta Lee), the current CEO of Encom.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Over and over, the department has used the threat of pulling federal funding to force compliance with new directives and rapid shifts in policy.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directives
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With all cleaning solutions for every area, Mock recommends reading the labels, instructions, and any warnings very thoroughly to ensure the proper use.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nationwide, La Libertad Avanza increased its seats in the lower house from 37 to 64, positioning Milei to more easily defend his vetoes and executive decrees that have defined his economic agenda.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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The policy memorandums lay out in detail his plans to enhance physical fitness, grooming standards and military readiness.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 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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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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These rulings have been upheld on appeal but remain under Supreme Court review, with oral arguments scheduled for November and a potential decision before the year’s end.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Niven is seeking a judgement of non-enforceability for the agreement, as well as rulings of breach of contract or interference with a contract.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The deal would reinstate federal workers who had received reduction in force, or layoff, notices and reimburse states that spent their own funds to keep federal programs running during the shutdown.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the pair filed notices of termination in 2022 to reclaim the rights to those songs, which were released by its subsidiaries Next Plateau London Records.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Players must focus on teamwork, communication and coordination to successfully complete orders before customers get angry and storm out.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Available for dine-in or, if ordering from a Buffalo Wild Wings GO location, available for walk-in/orders placed at the counter only.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The decisions that have been made.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Directives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directives. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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