INJUNCTIONS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

injunctions

noun

plural of injunction

as in instructions

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned in the cult there were injunctions for and against everything, as nothing was a matter of personal choice

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Recent Examples of injunctions The case is likely headed to the Supreme Court, which has previously allowed deportations to continue by lifting temporary injunctions. — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 The lawsuit was filed in Travis County and seeks a declaratory judgment and injunctions. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 In a brief filed on Tuesday, Paramount says that the states are obligated to post the bond under antitrust laws and federal procedures governing injunctions. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 Others, like the estate of soul singer Isaac Hayes, have won injunctions to stop their music from being played at Trump rallies. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 The whistleblower also alleges that the administration moved forward with steps to create the new system during two initial injunctions from the court, which would have violated the court’s order. — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 Some federal judges and appellate panels have agreed that parts of the challenges were not yet ripe, declining to issue broad injunctions before final rules were in place and allowing planning for new mail-ballot regulations to proceed for now. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Any new injunctions issued by Talwani will likely be appealed, said Moylan. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The agency initially said the rule would not apply to the midterm election unless injunctions from lower courts were lifted; those were both lifted this week. — Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Check the care tag for specific instructions on water temperature and which products to use or avoid, such as chlorine bleach.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
Just remember that recipes are closer to blueprints than Lego instructions.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of instructions

Noun

The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Many believe Beijing perceived Tung as a loyalist who would obey the Communist leadership’s edicts.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of edicts

Noun

Today the family receives orders from Miami, Texas, Hawaii, Oregon and even Toronto.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Square data shows that orders have skyrocketed more than 150% year-over-year, making the Hugo Spritz the fastest-growing cocktail this past summer.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of orders

Noun

This action follows previous directives this summer aimed at regulating data center expansion.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Glass is no stranger to such responsibilities after serving as the top cop at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the past four and half years while leading the agency’s directives and missions.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of directives

Noun

But Palatine Road was closed in both directions at Winston Drive for hours while crews cleaned up the mess.

— Desiree Evans, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
At the end of both cases, the judge will give directions to the jury, after which all of their electronic devices will be taken and they will be sent to a room to consider their verdict.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of directions

Noun

This is, of course, the conception of fundamentalist theology, which threatens eternal hellfire for anyone who defies its commandments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Wilde’s nine buttercream commandments show home bakers how to create visually striking, deeply personal cakes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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