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1
as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
spent his military career instructing young pilots
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as in advised
to give information to
instructed everyone in the use of the new telephone system
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as in told
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the proctors instructed everyone to put their pencils down and hand in their tests
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Recent Examples of instructed
Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The company removed the press release from its website and instructed employees not to mention it again, according to the filing.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The role of being a therapist can readily keep the friend side out of the picture when needed or if so instructed.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Having lost its safe haven and training camps in Afghanistan, the group sought to reconstitute them in cyberspace and, through the Internet, disseminated training manuals and instructed followers on how to carry out attacks.
—Barak Mendelsohn, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2016
Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The final round instructed us to reflect on the experience.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Following the tense confrontation, Itsaragrisil instructed security to remove Bosch from the pre-competition briefing.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Jurors were also tasked with deciding whether Zwerner was negligent and caused any of her own damages; if so, she would be barred from recovering any money from Parker, the judge instructed the jury.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
After 24 hours, Aleisha says that her father instructed her to give Shawntae a bath.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump previously instructed government lawyers to find out how the benefits could legally be distributed during the shutdown after two courts said the administration could not cut them off.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Ramirez mentioned this to a superior, who instructed Ramirez to direct Chua to the city manager.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
When Columbus instructed settlers to build forts in large towns, Taínos attacked the settlers in large numbers.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Workers reported that in early August supervisors cut night shifts and later instructed casual and contract workers not to return.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The company removed the press release from its website and instructed employees not to mention it again, according to the filing.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The role of being a therapist can readily keep the friend side out of the picture when needed or if so instructed.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Having lost its safe haven and training camps in Afghanistan, the group sought to reconstitute them in cyberspace and, through the Internet, disseminated training manuals and instructed followers on how to carry out attacks.
—Barak Mendelsohn, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2016
Verb
In the email, Epstein instructed Maxwell to offer a reward to anyone who could help disprove Giuffre’s allegation.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The final round instructed us to reflect on the experience.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Following the tense confrontation, Itsaragrisil instructed security to remove Bosch from the pre-competition briefing.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Jurors were also tasked with deciding whether Zwerner was negligent and caused any of her own damages; if so, she would be barred from recovering any money from Parker, the judge instructed the jury.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
After 24 hours, Aleisha says that her father instructed her to give Shawntae a bath.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump previously instructed government lawyers to find out how the benefits could legally be distributed during the shutdown after two courts said the administration could not cut them off.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Ramirez mentioned this to a superior, who instructed Ramirez to direct Chua to the city manager.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
When Columbus instructed settlers to build forts in large towns, Taínos attacked the settlers in large numbers.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructed
Adjective
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Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its co-chairman Leonard Leo has privately advised the governor on Florida Supreme Court appointments.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Oasis Tutoring is just one component of the national Oasis program, which connects trained volunteers, typically aged 50-plus, with students needing help across the Ramona Unified School District.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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How educated are people across California?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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That's because patients are becoming more educated about how limited results can be from non-invasive treatments, such as injectables.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lawmakers were briefed by top members of the president’s cabinet, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Attorney General Pam Bondi and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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Instead, senior members of Congress were briefed selectively after decisions had already been made.—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Questions about education funding Amid the state’s revenue shortfall, Little in August ordered state agencies other than public schools to cut spending by 3%.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cashier Sandra Cornejo said the suspect ordered Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Instructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructed. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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