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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
Greg Wehner , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Residents were instructed to shut doors and windows, turn off heating and ventilation systems, and stay indoors.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
According to the video, Grayson instructed Massey to step away from a pot of boiling water on the stove in her kitchen.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2026
Players instructed to fixate on the front of the rim before shooting improved their accuracy significantly more than players taught how to improve their arm mechanics.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Users are instructed to take actions to clean up their Mac’s storage.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, recently told Reuters that party loyalists had been instructed to disrupt the vote.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
In a 14-0 vote, council members approved a motion introduced by Councilman Bob Blumenfield in September 2025, and instructed the Economic and Workforce Development Department to report on a framework for the program.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported last week that Chinese customs authorities have been instructed to block imports of H200 chips and warned tech companies against purchasing them unless necessary.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
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
Before the shooting, agents were conducting enforcement operations as civilians shouted and blew whistles, with authorities saying the crowd was instructed to remain on the sidewalk to avoid interfering with law enforcement activity.
—Greg Wehner , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Residents were instructed to shut doors and windows, turn off heating and ventilation systems, and stay indoors.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
According to the video, Grayson instructed Massey to step away from a pot of boiling water on the stove in her kitchen.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2026
Players instructed to fixate on the front of the rim before shooting improved their accuracy significantly more than players taught how to improve their arm mechanics.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Users are instructed to take actions to clean up their Mac’s storage.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, recently told Reuters that party loyalists had been instructed to disrupt the vote.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
In a 14-0 vote, council members approved a motion introduced by Councilman Bob Blumenfield in September 2025, and instructed the Economic and Workforce Development Department to report on a framework for the program.
—City News Service, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported last week that Chinese customs authorities have been instructed to block imports of H200 chips and warned tech companies against purchasing them unless necessary.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructed
Adjective
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Run any necessary errands before the storm, avoid traveling while conditions are dangerous, and have weather alerts turned on to stay informed.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Stay informed with Upcoming Events and Latest Analyses.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 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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In Irving, police advised drivers Wednesday morning to take it slow after officers responded to multiple crashes and traffic hazards related to the icy conditions.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The irony is that many of these leaders are well advised.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The daily average of TikTok uninstalls are up nearly 150% in the last five days compared to the last three months, market firm SensorTower told CNBC on Monday.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Atkinson, the high performance director and national coach of Swimming Canada, told CBC he was disappointed with Kharun’s decision.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 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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Katharine was enrolled at the Misses Raysons’ School for girls on West 75th Street, a private school that educated its students all the way through high school.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many are wealthier and more educated than longstanding Idaho residents, Lyons said.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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The investigation is being led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations under Special Agents in Charge Mark Zito and Jason Todd Stevens, with assistance from the FBI, according to multiple officials briefed on the case.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after Trump spoke, MS Now, citing three people briefed on the matter, reported that the Department of Justice had decided not to conduct a civil rights investigation of Pretti’s death.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to Sutton, federal agents are now being pushed into volatile crowd-control roles without proper training or coordination because local police have been ordered to stand down.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In October, Noem ordered a video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown to be played at airports nationwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Instructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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