1
as in teaching
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
spent his military career instructing young pilots
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2
as in informing
to give information to
instructed everyone in the use of the new telephone system
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3
as in telling
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 instructing
Issue guidance instructing pharmacists and other health care providers to encourage COVID-19 vaccines, as well as to prescribe and administer them.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Goya’s print with this quote originally features a master donkey, seemingly instructing a disciple.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The video shows a bleeding, panicked Lester urgently instructing Randall to bring Oliver his shrimp.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
The Cool Girls are even more transactional, instructing women to monetize their connections on social media.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Each bamboo home comes with a DIY manual, instructing users on how to assemble the structure in just seven days at a cost of around US$1,000 to $1,300.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
When instructing his students to open their textbooks to page 67, Dannenbring will suddenly adopt the timbre of his enthusiastic seventh graders, who immediately protest their teacher using a phrase that does not belong to him.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The company foundation’s investment will occur over the next five years and go toward local initiatives to purchase new equipment, help hire new instructing staff and expand curricula, and alleviate financial barriers for students.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Other workers received robo-calls instructing them not to come to work, said Greg Ball, president of the Nor Cal Beverage Employees’ Union and 17-year employee of the plant.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Goya’s print with this quote originally features a master donkey, seemingly instructing a disciple.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The video shows a bleeding, panicked Lester urgently instructing Randall to bring Oliver his shrimp.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
The Cool Girls are even more transactional, instructing women to monetize their connections on social media.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Each bamboo home comes with a DIY manual, instructing users on how to assemble the structure in just seven days at a cost of around US$1,000 to $1,300.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
When instructing his students to open their textbooks to page 67, Dannenbring will suddenly adopt the timbre of his enthusiastic seventh graders, who immediately protest their teacher using a phrase that does not belong to him.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The company foundation’s investment will occur over the next five years and go toward local initiatives to purchase new equipment, help hire new instructing staff and expand curricula, and alleviate financial barriers for students.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
Other workers received robo-calls instructing them not to come to work, said Greg Ball, president of the Nor Cal Beverage Employees’ Union and 17-year employee of the plant.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructing
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Her staff of 60 trainers rotates teaching between the studios.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dan also acts as a mentor to foster kittens, teaching them how to play and socialize.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kittle presented a makeshift torch to McCaffrey informing of the nomination for his honoring and supporting of the military.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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As previously announced, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event will star Paul Mescal as McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Starr, Joseph Quinn as Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as Lennon, with each film telling the story of a different member of the band.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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For nearly a century, the Frost School has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of music and educating the very artists and leaders who have greatly impacted the industry.—
Quincy Green,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Along with the Here for the Party re-record, Wilson has been busy advising contestants on CBS’s new musical competition series, The Road.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Along with ordering the federal government to use emergency reserves to backfill SNAP benefits, McConnell ruled that all previous work requirement waivers must continue to be honored.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, a federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled SNAP must be funded with emergency funds and is ordering an update by Monday.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, as the show continues to capture audiences with a dramatization of one of the most notorious true crime cases in modern American history, the man responsible for the killings is asking viewers to consider watching with a skeptical mind.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Martinez joined Supervisor Jim Desmond in asking the board to make state funding for Proposition 36 a legislative priority.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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As Tuesday's election nears, Mamdani holds a commanding lead, according to polls.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Zohran Mamdani continues to be the frontrunner in New York’s mayoral race, with polling suggesting he could be headed toward a commanding victory.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Instructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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