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
Select the Smart Plug, follow the instructions to plug it into a receptacle, and verify that the LED is flashing blue.
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PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025
Application: Use a spreader for granular formulations or a sprayer for liquid ones, following the manufacturer's instructions to the letter.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Review Auction Details – Each listing includes specifications, photos and bidding instructions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The bottom line, Nelson says, is that no one knows more about safety procedures than the flight crew — so everyone needs to remain calm and quiet and wait for instructions.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025
Application: Use a spreader for granular formulations or a sprayer for liquid ones, following the manufacturer's instructions to the letter.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Review Auction Details – Each listing includes specifications, photos and bidding instructions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The bottom line, Nelson says, is that no one knows more about safety procedures than the flight crew — so everyone needs to remain calm and quiet and wait for instructions.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
Noun
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As a result of Trump’s edicts, employees have been fired; websites have been removed; and scientific papers have been withdrawn.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
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However, on January 28, shortly before the memo’s edicts were set to take effect, U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a stay on the funding freeze.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cameron started his teaching career at R. T. Coles Vocational School and taught at Lincoln High School before landing a position heading the language and literature department at Penn Valley Community College.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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After the war, Stimson returned to Columbia University to resume operating and teaching.—
Catherine Musemeche,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The refiners are given very unconventional directions to the cave.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Only a less delusional motivation, a larger conception of self-interest, can move the world in a less delusional direction.—
Winslow Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Project 2025 noted that the Civil Penalty Fund was created both to provide money to compensate victims of financial rip-offs and to fund programs in financial literacy and consumer education.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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With the rise of Black education through HBCUs, vocational schools, and trade programs, Black women began to leverage their expertise in home economics into entrepreneurial ventures.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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The orders concern various issues from immigration, medical research, eliminating federal diversity programs and climate change to orders defining gender.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s tariff order on steel imports could be a boon for a handful of domestic metal stocks, according to Goldman Sachs.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Critics said the move depletes the government of vital data sources on American schooling and all but decimated the agency’s research division.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Beyond New Beginnings was created to help young women, between the ages of 18 and 26, with low income housing, completion of a high school diploma, attending post-secondary schooling or full-time employment.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, this new directive jeopardizes programs aimed at trans students, such as support for homeless students and school mental health assistance.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Feb. 2025
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The flurry of changes triggered by the directive has led to the erasure of articles featuring NASA astronomers from underrepresented communities that the agency published in years past, like this one.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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While a full repeal is unlikely, Congress could codify clearer standards for which decisions are subject to environmental reviews, establish uniform procedures, and define the extent of judicial review, including placing limits on judicial injunctions.—
James Broughel,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Judge Jackson will hold a hearing on February 26 at 10:00am to consider imposing a preliminary injunction.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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