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as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
spent his military career instructing young pilots
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2
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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as in informed
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Recent Examples of instructed
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Bondi also instructed the board to reinstate the previous criteria that Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued in a 2018 case referred to as Matter of A-B-, per WSJ.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The monitors helped study participants needs such as food and restroom breaks, but the monitors were instructed not to provide any therapy to avoid influencing the study's results.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The guests, who wore all black, were instructed to stand for her arrival as the groom belted the romantic lyrics.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On June 8, 2022, the Walsh Gallegos law firm instructed UCISD then-superintendent Hal Harrell and the then-school board president to preserve all evidence related to the shooting, as part of its requirements for representing UCISD.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
They're instructed to wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The hospital responded that they’d been instructed to send faxes to a different number.
—Bram Sable-Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Nurse Loveth instructed me to massage my face five times a day for five days to evenly distribute the Sculptra and prevent any nodules from forming.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Other than making sure police are contacted, workers are instructed to take safety precautions and make sure that families understand the risk involved with the highly potent illicit drug.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Bondi also instructed the board to reinstate the previous criteria that Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued in a 2018 case referred to as Matter of A-B-, per WSJ.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
The monitors helped study participants needs such as food and restroom breaks, but the monitors were instructed not to provide any therapy to avoid influencing the study's results.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The guests, who wore all black, were instructed to stand for her arrival as the groom belted the romantic lyrics.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On June 8, 2022, the Walsh Gallegos law firm instructed UCISD then-superintendent Hal Harrell and the then-school board president to preserve all evidence related to the shooting, as part of its requirements for representing UCISD.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
They're instructed to wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The hospital responded that they’d been instructed to send faxes to a different number.
—Bram Sable-Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Nurse Loveth instructed me to massage my face five times a day for five days to evenly distribute the Sculptra and prevent any nodules from forming.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructed
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
Verb
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When people violate the rules, the policy instructs the officer to first work to educate the rider to make sure they’re informed, rather than step right to enforcement.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Berry’s approach is informed very much by her own experiences coming up in the rough and tumble of investment banking.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also, members of the public who aren’t educated on the syndrome can often be dismissive.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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His biggest piece of advice is for parents to stay educated and be willing to adapt to changing environments.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lisbon’s City Council shut operations of other streetcars and ordered immediate inspections.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The administration has not yet ordered the removal of any items.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Set in 1819 Hispaniola, just prior to the Dominican Republic’s push for independence, the drama centers on an unexpected trio – a young Spanish noble, a skilled Chinese silk artisan and a Haitian soldier who’s abandoned his post.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the bots are skilled at mimicking human reactions to stressful situations, responding to users in ways that often reflect racist and sexist biases.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unless stated, our reporters have spoken to more than one person briefed on each deal before offering the clubs involved the opportunity to comment.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last week, a security assessment presented to Israeli ministers in a meeting with Netanyahu warned of the potential of a flare-up in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks, two Israeli officials briefed on the discussion told CNN.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Instructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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