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
In the past, the most acute need for teachers was for instruction of math, science, special education and English learners.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Of course, there are also beginner's kits — some of which are profiled below — that include basic, step-by-step assembly instructions, adding to what many find fun and challenging about the model rocketry hobby.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Introduced by Intel nearly 50 years ago, x86 is the leading instruction set that has dominated PC and server processor designs since its inception.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Still, in the fickle world of hitting instruction, there is no guarantee Souza will last.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Of course, there are also beginner's kits — some of which are profiled below — that include basic, step-by-step assembly instructions, adding to what many find fun and challenging about the model rocketry hobby.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Introduced by Intel nearly 50 years ago, x86 is the leading instruction set that has dominated PC and server processor designs since its inception.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Still, in the fickle world of hitting instruction, there is no guarantee Souza will last.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
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In 2003, as the United States invaded Iraq over false claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, Khamenei issued a religious edict — a fatwa — declaring nuclear weapons to be forbidden under Islam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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That was despite a Spanish edict forbidding Pueblo people to possess horses.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Michelle Orth, who presides over a 5th grade classroom at Madison School in South Holland, teaching is about building strong connections.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The church is still open to renovation if community members raise enough funds and the use is consistent with Catholic church teachings, leaders said.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The nation is moving in two starkly different directions, with states such as Oklahoma, South Carolina and Kentucky phasing out their income tax to attract businesses and population.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Morning messages tug your focus in new directions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Across public service, business, education, health care and even sports, being a leader is in some ways harder than ever.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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But these groups have been denied basic essential services, including health care, education and social support, the report states.—
STEFANIE DAZIO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The same process happened with the government’s attempt to dismantle the Palestinian Authority in order to kill and bury the hope for Palestinian self-determination.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The second order would aim to streamline the mortgage process, directing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to change its mortgage guidelines so that smaller banks could engage in more lending.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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As part of Texas’ $1 billion school voucher-style program, children with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 to go toward private schooling this fall.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Senate plan would put $25 million of the pension apportionment funds into the state budget for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, which helps families pay for private schooling.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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Galvin’s office on Election Day 2024 had to issue a directive to Boston Police to rush ballots to multiple polling locations so residents could vote, as Galvin said city staff wouldn’t answer the phone in the Elections Department.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Operational restrictions are communicated through Notices to Airmen, or NOTAMs—directives issued by aviation authorities that inform airlines which routes remain open and which must be avoided.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jackson has since filed an injunction for a protective order against Pearce in Miami-Dade County.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this month, the school sued the conference seeking an injunction that would bar CUSA from placing Louisiana Tech on the conference’s 2026 football schedule and deem CUSA’s bylaws unenforceable, among other requests.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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