as in informed
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as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
spent his military career instructing young pilots
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as in advised
to give information to
instructed everyone in the use of the new telephone system
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as in told
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 instructed
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors claimed Bateman instructed his followers from jail to kidnap the girls and transport them over state lines.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The Daily Mail, for instance, noted that EE had instructed its users that a service would be changing imminently.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Chain-of-thought refers to the conception that when the AI is trying to solve a problem or come up with an answer, the AI is instructed to perform a series of logical steps when doing so.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Rebel leaders have instructed their fighters not to approach Syrian government sites, an apparent attempt to quell any fears in the city and await a formal handover in the morning.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
For example, even if a response has been computationally determined in say 2 seconds, the AI is instructed to keep the response at bay until the time reaches say 10 seconds.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Now, tourists must meet with their hosts before entering a short-term rental property, as instructed by the Italian Interior Ministry.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
That’s according to nonprofit internet archive Wayback Machine, which documents when web URLs are removed or instructed to redirect users to a different page.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors claimed that Bateman instructed his followers to kidnap several girls, taken from his home and placed in group homes by the the Department of Child Services, and transport them over state lines.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors claimed Bateman instructed his followers from jail to kidnap the girls and transport them over state lines.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The Daily Mail, for instance, noted that EE had instructed its users that a service would be changing imminently.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Chain-of-thought refers to the conception that when the AI is trying to solve a problem or come up with an answer, the AI is instructed to perform a series of logical steps when doing so.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Rebel leaders have instructed their fighters not to approach Syrian government sites, an apparent attempt to quell any fears in the city and await a formal handover in the morning.
—Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
For example, even if a response has been computationally determined in say 2 seconds, the AI is instructed to keep the response at bay until the time reaches say 10 seconds.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Now, tourists must meet with their hosts before entering a short-term rental property, as instructed by the Italian Interior Ministry.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
That’s according to nonprofit internet archive Wayback Machine, which documents when web URLs are removed or instructed to redirect users to a different page.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instructed
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Management may want to consider dedicating staff time to staying informed about the range of issues that may be affecting different groups of employees.Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
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Those who knew Levin are remembering the beloved former educator, who taught at Absegami High School in Galloway Township.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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These strategies are now unremarkable enough to be taught to kids in schools.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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Residents are also advised not to follow behind people who have fallen into the ice, the chief said.Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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People who have tummy tucks, for example, are advised to stay hunched over for two weeks after their procedures while the skin heals.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, a suicide bomber disguised himself as a visitor to the Ministry of Refugees compound, detonating his bomb as Haqqani was signing paperwork, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Salt Lake County Jail told Newsweek Murray was released on Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a recent study, only 23% of employees feel completely educated and trained on AI.Bill Pappas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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His wife, National Museum of the American Indian Director Cynthia Chavez Lamar, was raised and educated because of the work of her father, San Felipe Pueblo jeweler Richard Chavez.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Chip Lindsey, a former head coach at Troy who spent the past two seasons at North Carolina, is expected to be Michigan’s next offensive coordinator, a source briefed on the matter told The Athletic.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte is expected to hire Ohio head coach Tim Albin as its next head coach, a person briefed on the decision told The Athletic.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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That’s possible because North America also has the world’s best higher education and skilled labor pool.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mansouri added that Australia’s migration system emphasizes skilled migration and targets individuals with experience and qualifications in high-demand occupations.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than a dozen Republicans asked House Speaker Mike Johnson not to gut incentives in the IRA that are benefitting red states.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Oregon State Police asked the Coast Guard for help when the woman went missing Friday evening.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Instructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instructed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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