as in informed
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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
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
One group was instructed to cut calories by 80% on fasting days.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Apr. 2025
According to court documents, the child was at times left alone in the Texas property and instructed to look after various exotic animals.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
If a player is running late, Vrabel instructed them to communicate.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Last week, in an email to facilities that offer black lung screenings for miners, a NIOSH official instructed participating facilities to halt submissions for black lung evaluation due to staffing cuts at the agency.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
The reason Stabler is hospitalized in the first place appears to be a horrific, action movie-style car crash that occurred after he was instructed to go undercover.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
You will be instructed on physical activity restrictions, diet and lifestyle changes, and what kinds of complications to watch for.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Police said that on Sunday, March 30, the suspect brought the elderly woman to a bank and instructed her to withdraw money from her account.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Liberty Gas, which provides gas services throughout Lexington, shut off gas lines citywide Wednesday night and instructed all residents to check pilot lights in their homes, city officials said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
One group was instructed to cut calories by 80% on fasting days.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Apr. 2025
According to court documents, the child was at times left alone in the Texas property and instructed to look after various exotic animals.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
If a player is running late, Vrabel instructed them to communicate.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Last week, in an email to facilities that offer black lung screenings for miners, a NIOSH official instructed participating facilities to halt submissions for black lung evaluation due to staffing cuts at the agency.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
The reason Stabler is hospitalized in the first place appears to be a horrific, action movie-style car crash that occurred after he was instructed to go undercover.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
You will be instructed on physical activity restrictions, diet and lifestyle changes, and what kinds of complications to watch for.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Police said that on Sunday, March 30, the suspect brought the elderly woman to a bank and instructed her to withdraw money from her account.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructed
Adjective
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Other clubs have contacted the players’ representatives, asking to be kept informed on discussions but Kamara wants to stay in the Premier League and talks are progressing.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Prepare To Pay More For Top Quality Work Businesses must stay informed on the payment trends of gig workers and contractors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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First, rational analysis, traditionally taught in business schools, uses logical reasoning and empirical data to assess situations and outcomes.—
Hulan Hagen,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Having traveled to 75 countries, bought real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and educated her children in 4, Kathleen is the go-to expert on expat life.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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To those who are poorly educated, this paragraph has been utterly meaningless.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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According to a league source briefed on the club’s plans, the Orioles are still looking for additional upgrades in free agency and via trade.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The league distributes the rest — more than $160 million, according to a source briefed on the numbers — to clubs through a supplemental commissioner’s discretionary fund.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The area’s labor pool can satisfy practically any employer’s requirements, from upper management, technical and office workers to skilled employees for the production line.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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While patients and providers say teletherapy is effective and easier to get than in-person services, experts in the field noted that teletherapy often requires a skilled mental health practitioner trained to pick up subtle communication cues.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Hollywood has asked actors to bulk up, slim down, and go full shapeshifter for decades — but Channing Tatum is done playing along.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Instructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructed. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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