1
as in edict
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
needed an administrative assistant who was good at following instructions
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2
as in teaching
the act or process of imparting knowledge or skills to another
the view that the instruction of our nation's youth should be our highest priority
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Recent Examples of instruction
There are open seats for a slate of other statewide executive offices, including lieutenant governor, insurance commissioner and state superintendent of public instruction, to name a few, and the lack of incumbents has driven up the number of candidates.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Depending on the rental equipment and rental company, there may be age restrictions, safety instruction on-site or a requirement to show proof of a California Boater Card.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 30, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Third-tier candidates Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles, and Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of public instruction, have barely registered.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The company has corrected the processes and implemented the new instructions as directed by the FDA to ensure safety for future production.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Depending on the rental equipment and rental company, there may be age restrictions, safety instruction on-site or a requirement to show proof of a California Boater Card.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 30, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Third-tier candidates Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles, and Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of public instruction, have barely registered.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The company has corrected the processes and implemented the new instructions as directed by the FDA to ensure safety for future production.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
Noun
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The edict that journalists be accompanied at all times while on Pentagon grounds was introduced in March after a judge struck down an earlier set of restrictions.—
Scott Nover,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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The Chargers’ last game was a playoff loss to Vrabel’s Patriots, so nothing short of an edict from the NFL probably would have stopped the franchise’s social media team from referencing the Vrabel-Russini controversy.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The program combines the strengths of collaborators to enrich teaching and learning of STEM while building the workforce of the future.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Since the Miss Universe Cuba franchise was established in Miami under the direction of Venezuelan lawyer and designer Prince Julio César in 2024, the city has become a hub for training beauty queens of Cuban origin who represent the island in international competitions.—
Sarah Moreno
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The election is widely viewed as a verdict on the turbulent presidency of Gustavo Petro, who came to power in 2022, and on the future direction of Colombia’s political and economic model.—
Sebastian Jimenez,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The ruling caps a dramatic downturn in the longtime educator’s two-decade career in urban education, according to the Associated Press (AP).—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The resort tapped Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment to lead their marine education and exploration program, and is a cut above other Maldives resorts for edu-oceanic activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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In order to add Espinal back to the roster, the Dodgers had to clear a 40-man roster spot.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During a September 2025 interview with the Taco Policy podcast, Talarico noted that his usual go-to taco order is actually a bacon and egg taco on a flour tortilla – another common combination for breakfast taco connoisseurs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Growing up, Lee was sent to a Chinese school for her first ten years of schooling, taking GCE ‘O’ Levels subjects including physics, chemistry and mathematics.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Columbia Heights Public Schools, like many other districts, offered virtual learning for children who remained at home during the crackdown, but online schooling ended after spring break, and with many back in class, the staff has been focused on their recovery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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But now that the proceeding is over, Google today announced new controls for website owners in response to the UK directive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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But Claude took some of the new directives a bit too seriously; suddenly, every fake passage was filled with characters hopping on a horse, or delivering an important package, or running.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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The assertions are raised in the NCAA’s brief opposing Sorsby’s application for a temporary injunction from Judge Ana Estevez of Lubbock County (Texas) District Court.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2026
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The lawsuit calls for various civil penalties against 23andMe and injunctions blocking the company from further violations of California’s privacy protection laws.—
Jaimie Ding,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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