as in ordered
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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Recent Examples of dictated
For decades, cars dictated urban planning in the United States.
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Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Past wars have not been dictated by the operating hours of the NYSE, but in this presidential worldview, there is no more important constraint.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lacking any permanent surface water, the drumbeat of life here is dictated by the rhythms of the rain.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The other 30% cash portion was dictated by the firm’s internal revenue requirements, the SEC said.
—Chase Jordan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Next, Rob dictated a confirmado WhatsApp voice message in Spanish.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The order dictated that ICE needs to ensure each detainee has about 31 square feet of personal space, which equals a maximum of 55 people in the five holding rooms.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
While the length of most tax sharing agreements land in the 10-, 20- and 30-year range, the 50-year term of this agreement is dictated by the land cost, Manley said.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
The Red Storm also dominated on the boards, outrebounding UNI 45-29, shot 10 more free throws (making nine more) and dictated a faster pace than the Panthers would have liked.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Past wars have not been dictated by the operating hours of the NYSE, but in this presidential worldview, there is no more important constraint.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Lacking any permanent surface water, the drumbeat of life here is dictated by the rhythms of the rain.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The other 30% cash portion was dictated by the firm’s internal revenue requirements, the SEC said.
—Chase Jordan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Next, Rob dictated a confirmado WhatsApp voice message in Spanish.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The order dictated that ICE needs to ensure each detainee has about 31 square feet of personal space, which equals a maximum of 55 people in the five holding rooms.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
While the length of most tax sharing agreements land in the 10-, 20- and 30-year range, the 50-year term of this agreement is dictated by the land cost, Manley said.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
The Red Storm also dominated on the boards, outrebounding UNI 45-29, shot 10 more free throws (making nine more) and dictated a faster pace than the Panthers would have liked.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictated
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After Bonta ordered Bianco to halt his probe, the sheriff seized another 426 boxes of ballots last week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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She is also being ordered to pay nearly $4 million in fines and court costs, more than half of it going to pay private attorney's fees that the county racked up in suing her.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s when Bohm reportedly requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, things reached a turning point in January when Bohm requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who knows more was asked to contact West Traffic Division detectives at (213) 473-0234.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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During the conversation, Kennedy was asked to offer advice to parents.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Dictated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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