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
Parents of students in Rupert’s former class have grown frustrated with the lack of instruction and structure in their children’s classroom without a consistent, qualified teacher.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
There were no complicated instructions or anything like that.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Smollett, however, had not followed instructions exactly and left through the wrong exit.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
The team member, who was responsible for the safe conduct of releasing car 16, misjudged the situation and gave unclear instructions to LEC, who could not see NOR’s car.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
There were no complicated instructions or anything like that.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
Smollett, however, had not followed instructions exactly and left through the wrong exit.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2025
The team member, who was responsible for the safe conduct of releasing car 16, misjudged the situation and gave unclear instructions to LEC, who could not see NOR’s car.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
Noun
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The edict also created mass confusion and even panic among current H-1B holders and employers, thanks to conflicting statements from the White House.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The edict is also risky, potentially giving viewers the sense that Brennan is less able to question or challenge her guests — one of the main elements of TV’s Sunday political shows that bring viewers to them in the first place.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shaw said the district had one of its most stable teaching workforces since 2008-09 — the earliest year of data analyzed by the Policy Forum.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ed idolized Augusta and was disturbed that Henry, who often criticized and argued against her strict teachings, had much less admiration for her.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the New York Times has significantly cut back on its unsigned editorial board pieces, the Post appears to be moving in the opposite direction.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Researchers found that the receivers of the dance weren’t just following the direction and distance indicated by the waggle dance.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was sentenced to serve seven days in a DUI education center and ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The law stripped teachers and most public workers of collective bargaining rights and led to wide changes in the state's education system.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perez said community members and law enforcement need to work together in order to combat violent crime.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Here's a definitive guide to beginning (or rewatching) every American Horror Story season in order.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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In an unusual schooling setup, Irene was one of a group of children taught by their academic parents, including her own by then famous mother, Marie Curie.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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On the other hand, the language is thriving in its literary and music scenes, and the growth of schooling in Cymraeg.—
Robert Minhinnick,
The Dial,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its four main science directives, for decades, have brought to us a superior understanding of Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics than ever before.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rules of engagement are directives governing how and when force can be used by the military.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The case brought by a group of NFL players (including Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Vincent Jackson and Mike Vrabel) initially landed a preliminary injunction that required the NFL to lift the lockout and made rules vulnerable to antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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After Planned Parenthood sued, the provision was at first blocked by a preliminary injunction in July.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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