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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
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Its demise has stranded thousands of passengers who have to adjust plans and millions who have tickets for future dates — Spirit canceled all flights, shut down its customer service and instructed customers not to go to the airport.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
The Plus line consists of food-flavoring essential oils that are pure enough to ingest (only in the instructed amounts).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Barak Mendelsohn,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Aug. 2016
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Employees were instructed to go home after bugs were detected in the building, according to state workers and union representatives.
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Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Powelson asked the police chief to return Moore’s letter and instructed Moore to destroy all copies of the letter and his clinic notes.
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M. Sara Rosenthal,
STAT,
25 June 2026
Therefore, King instructed that the jailer be given more chances to correct his behavior, Blankenship testified Wednesday.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
For those that could be identified, market surveillance authorities ordered that sales of 18 products cease, while two others were instructed to take corrective measures and another two were instructed to undergo relabelling.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Paul Mailhot, the dispatcher at Cache Lake, had gone over the operation of it and instructed us how to string up the aerial.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
According to RadarOnline, the network has instructed guests on Today to avoid speaking about Nancy on air.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
If there was any threshold of flooding at which sheltering in place would be abandoned and campers would be instructed how and where to evacuate to higher ground, that plan would have been known only to the camp’s co-executive director, Dick Eastland.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Adjective
The country has introduced price caps on gasoline and other petroleum products for the first time in decades to prevent costs from soaring, and instructed refiners to divert naphtha exports for domestic use while scrambling to secure alternative oil supplies and shipping routes.
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ABC News,
7 May 2026
Its demise has stranded thousands of passengers who have to adjust plans and millions who have tickets for future dates — Spirit canceled all flights, shut down its customer service and instructed customers not to go to the airport.
—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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
Fans have been instructed to move indoors at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, which is hosting tonight’s match between Tunisia and Netherlands.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Employees were instructed to go home after bugs were detected in the building, according to state workers and union representatives.
—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Powelson asked the police chief to return Moore’s letter and instructed Moore to destroy all copies of the letter and his clinic notes.
—
M. Sara Rosenthal,
STAT,
25 June 2026
Therefore, King instructed that the jailer be given more chances to correct his behavior, Blankenship testified Wednesday.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
For those that could be identified, market surveillance authorities ordered that sales of 18 products cease, while two others were instructed to take corrective measures and another two were instructed to undergo relabelling.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Paul Mailhot, the dispatcher at Cache Lake, had gone over the operation of it and instructed us how to string up the aerial.
—
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
According to RadarOnline, the network has instructed guests on Today to avoid speaking about Nancy on air.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
If there was any threshold of flooding at which sheltering in place would be abandoned and campers would be instructed how and where to evacuate to higher ground, that plan would have been known only to the camp’s co-executive director, Dick Eastland.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructed
Adjective
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What clients actually purchase is judgment, confidence, strategic thinking, and the ability to make informed decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
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Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property.
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.
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While in Brooksville on May 19, Simpson and other Cabinet members raised the possibility Floridians might be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains didn't soon arrive.
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Investors are advised to avoid ASA, as its future performance appears hampered by both gold's current stagnation and management issues.
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Three older adults, aged from 80 to 95, died over the weekend in the Bordeaux region from health issues caused by the heat wave, local government official Sophie Brocas told France TV late on Sunday.
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If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.
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Hundreds of millions of people are using its generative AI tools each week, so people are beginning to tap into the power of these generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and large language models (LLMs).
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Even trained and experienced guides may violate emotional or interpersonal boundaries of participants, who are in vulnerable and suggestible states brought on by the effects of the drugs themselves.
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Born and educated in El Fasher, Ibrahim, a general practitioner, had worked throughout the siege in the last functioning health care facility, known as the Saudi Maternity Hospital, in the city.
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His mother is Irish Roman Catholic, and Burnham was educated in Roman Catholic state schools.
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Most lawmakers still have not been briefed about the deal.
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The Mariners seemingly would be another possibility for Skubal, but do not expect to pursue the former Seattle University standout, according to people briefed on their plans.
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The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.
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The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, ordered Disney to file for renewals for eight of its stations years ahead of schedule.
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“Instructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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