as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
dictated that the terms of surrender be negotiated by his senior staff
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as in order
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
a starchily worded dictate from on high concerning the company's dress code
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Recent Examples of dictate
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
And common wisdom dictates that American households should not spend more than 30% of their income on rent.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
The kings of ancient Mesopotamia wrapped their laws in grand statements of social justice and the dictates of the gods.
—Fernanda Pirie, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021
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Verb
Of course, that kind of performance in a 4×4 dictates some tradeoffs.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
And common wisdom dictates that American households should not spend more than 30% of their income on rent.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
The bond market responded to the Fed rate cut with shorter duration Treasury prices going higher and yields dropping as their inverse relationship dictates.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
The kings of ancient Mesopotamia wrapped their laws in grand statements of social justice and the dictates of the gods.
—Fernanda Pirie, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictate
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More evacuations have been ordered on the second day of the Mountain Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue ordered new measures to prevent judiciary and ministry officials from engaging in illicit acts at work, a government statement said.Reuters, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Add the pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook to al dente according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ryan shrugs like, whatever, and gives an instruction to one of his workers.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Most states will allow a candidate to request a recount.Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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White played for the Los Angeles Rams but had requested a trade.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Angst-alleviating initiatives include free park-and-ride shuttle service to trailheads and the Sedona Cares Challenge, which asks visitors to agree to nine ways to help preserve Red Rock Country’s natural beauty, like not forging your own trails and packing out your trash.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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If the question is asked in a friendly way, most people will answer in the same vein.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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These impressions shaped by Black women have left an indelible mark on his style edicts.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of Amazon’s return-to-office edict, CEOs are lining up to blame remote work for everything from productivity problems to culture woes.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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And in only one case did the delivery person scan the buyer’s ID, as required by federal law.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Reservations are required for each date and will be limited and allocated for Disneyland Holiday Ticketholders.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Does will come from several directions, converge in the corner, and make their way back into the timber.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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By pairing two drivers to vibrate in opposite directions, the technology allows for bigger sound with fewer distortions.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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When Americans went on a car-buying binge after World War II, states like Michigan widened their highways with the goal of keeping traffic moving quickly, a prime directive for engineers.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Piano Lesson employs dialogue as a dynamic tool while managing to move viewers without a clear directive or resolution for the Charles family.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Dictate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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