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as in teaches
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
spent his military career instructing young pilots
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as in informs
to give information to
instructed everyone in the use of the new telephone system
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as in tells
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 instructs
The ninth commandment instructs us not to bear false witness.
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Mark Sandy, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
The other track instructs authorizing and revenue-raising committees to propose legislation that saves, spends, or generates revenues to match the budget resolution’s spending and revenue levels.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The directive instructs them to empty safes containing classified and personnel records and shred as many documents as possible.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The resolution instructs the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to make $880 billion in mandatory spending cuts over the next decade.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Then an officer instructs Hill to sit on the sidewalk.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The big difference is that atom-of-thoughts instructs the AI to do a divide-and-conquer when working on the steps associated with generating an answer.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
His existing executive order only instructs the Justice Department to pursue them, but Congress and the courts are going to have something to say about such instant sentencing.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
The budget plan instructs the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to identify at least $880 billion in mandatory spending cuts over the next 10 years.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Mark Sandy, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
The other track instructs authorizing and revenue-raising committees to propose legislation that saves, spends, or generates revenues to match the budget resolution’s spending and revenue levels.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The directive instructs them to empty safes containing classified and personnel records and shred as many documents as possible.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The resolution instructs the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to make $880 billion in mandatory spending cuts over the next decade.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Then an officer instructs Hill to sit on the sidewalk.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The big difference is that atom-of-thoughts instructs the AI to do a divide-and-conquer when working on the steps associated with generating an answer.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
His existing executive order only instructs the Justice Department to pursue them, but Congress and the courts are going to have something to say about such instant sentencing.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
The budget plan instructs the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to identify at least $880 billion in mandatory spending cuts over the next 10 years.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructs
Verb
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No one ever teaches you how to say goodbye as a human or animal uhh my heartstrings.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fall teaches us the importance of letting go.—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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That philosophy informs every technology decision, from AI investments to platform upgrades.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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And when someone from that organization informs him that no one has printed out the petition he’s supposed to present to the governor in mere hours, he’s just pissed.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … DO THIS, NOT THAT – Park ranger advises travelers at packed tourist site.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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To put this strategy to use, the gardening expert advises planting annuals in any open spaces within your garden’s existing plan.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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When an airline announces their flight has been oversold, and asks if any passengers are willing to take a later flight, this is a perfect time to request both compensation and an upgrade.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
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Every facility in Illinois gets directions to make sure that anyone who asks to fast during Ramadan is allowed and able to do so, Easton said.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Missy Barnes directs the production, which tells the story of the title character, a teenage girl who endures relentless bullying at school and a fanatically religious mother at home.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Wade Hair directs the musical for the theater, 6900 Aloma Ave.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Instructs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructs. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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