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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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
How to Build Intelligence Intelligence doesn’t come with an instruction manual.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
With all cleaning solutions for every area, Mock recommends reading the labels, instructions, and any warnings very thoroughly to ensure the proper use.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Emerging internet forums such as Reddit’s r/fitness were replacing the vacant perfection of editorial spreads with crowdsourced examples and instruction.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
With all cleaning solutions for every area, Mock recommends reading the labels, instructions, and any warnings very thoroughly to ensure the proper use.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Emerging internet forums such as Reddit’s r/fitness were replacing the vacant perfection of editorial spreads with crowdsourced examples and instruction.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
Noun
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Doctors and other health care providers across the VA have been left scrambling and short-staffed amid an ever-shifting series of cuts, hiring freezes and other edicts from the White House.—
Eric Umansky,
ProPublica,
6 May 2025
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For most of her two-year Stanford career, Canady hadn’t been able to talk frankly with the softball staff because of an edict from Stanford administrators.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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All have a place and [some] might fit your lifestyle better than other teaching jobs.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For Catholic theologians, the significance of the name was evident, with the new pope tying himself to one of the foundational figures of modern Catholic social teaching, Pope Leo XIII, who advocated for the rights of the poor and working class amid profound economic change.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Navigators calculate their position by keeping track of their starting point, direction, speed and time at sea.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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While the 'legitimate interest' assessment is always a multi-factor test, all factors seem to point in the wrong direction for Meta.—
Ashley Belanger – May 14,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The group focuses on education, research, and advocacy related to skin care.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
8 May 2025
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The episode concluded with Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) leaving Jackson, Wyoming, and heading to Seattle against town orders.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Once that occurs, in relatively short order the vaunted AGI is figured out.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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So rather than having to pay up front for schooling, cosmetologists and barbers can start earning money quickly and work their way up the ladder.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Many families kept their kids enrolled in alternative schooling options after neighborhoods public schools reopened and returned to in-person learning.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Román also said that no programs had been altered to comply with Trump’s directives aimed at rooting out diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on college campuses.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Second-wave feminism, the drive for upward mobility, career opportunities and the desire for smaller families prompted many Catholic households to ignore the papal directive on birth control.—
Randall Balmer,
Time,
8 May 2025
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There’s currently an injunction against its enforcement on camping laws after Disability Rights Oregon sued the city.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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In many cases, Califano will preclude nationwide injunctions.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
9 May 2025
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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