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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In general, the hospital has always instructed its providers not to make comments or notes about a patient’s immigration status on notes or other materials that can be accessed, the doctor explained.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Reporters were instructed to confine themselves to on-topic questions, but Shapiro-Barnum was allowed to interpret this expansively.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Micaela Spangler, after calling 911, was instructed by the operator to start performing CPR.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The passenger exited the vehicle when instructed.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
He had additionally been instructed not to raise the matter on air.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Atlanta city officials were instructed to remove a faded crosswalk from a busy street nearly three years before a man was struck and killed while getting lunch for his wife, his family alleges in a new lawsuit.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Sun reported that the letter instructed his parents not to mention him or his wife on social media.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The Plus line consists of food-flavoring essential oils that are pure enough to ingest (only in the instructed amounts).
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
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
After one interaction, Judge Miranda instructed a defense attorney to change her tone.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In general, the hospital has always instructed its providers not to make comments or notes about a patient’s immigration status on notes or other materials that can be accessed, the doctor explained.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Reporters were instructed to confine themselves to on-topic questions, but Shapiro-Barnum was allowed to interpret this expansively.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Micaela Spangler, after calling 911, was instructed by the operator to start performing CPR.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The passenger exited the vehicle when instructed.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
He had additionally been instructed not to raise the matter on air.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Atlanta city officials were instructed to remove a faded crosswalk from a busy street nearly three years before a man was struck and killed while getting lunch for his wife, his family alleges in a new lawsuit.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Sun reported that the letter instructed his parents not to mention him or his wife on social media.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructed
Adjective
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Remember to stay informed about weather conditions and heed guidance from local authorities for a secure journey.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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By expanding access to data and increasing transparency across functions, organizations can make better informed decisions in a timely manner.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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Commercial airline passengers are advised to check their flight status online.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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To monitor other local risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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City leaders call anti-trans legislation ‘hypocrisy’ Hill told the Statesman he had not been spoken with members of the LGBTQ+ community about his bill about bathroom use.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Choudri’s attorney told The Times that police were called to Choudri’s home by a third-party and that prosecutors did not file charges in the case.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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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
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The practice was particularly used by patrolling troops during World War II, according to Smith, who has educated himself in the sport’s long history.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Studies show that collegiate faculty often identify as left-leaning, reflecting the typical politics of the college-educated.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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That exchange led to a rupture in Anthropic’s relationship with the Pentagon, according to several people briefed on the matter.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ahead of this week’s trip, William will undoubtedly have been briefed about Saudi Arabia, which has been widely criticized for its human rights record, its suppression of women and where protest and political dissent are punished.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Friends ordered a few too many pizzas to a stranger's house.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Washington ordered a second group of aircraft carriers to the Middle East, while Iran on Monday began a new military drill in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Instructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructed. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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