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
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Logic might dictate that now would be the time for Briere to be aggressive and fill some of the holes on the roster — a top-line center and a defenseman who can quarterback a power play, specifically — to help push the Flyers to another level.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The project’s financing dictates that the market-rate tower has separate ownership from the affordable segment, Kingston said.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Having the ability to dictate matchups on home ice mattered.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Logic might dictate that now would be the time for Briere to be aggressive and fill some of the holes on the roster — a top-line center and a defenseman who can quarterback a power play, specifically — to help push the Flyers to another level.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Noun
Regulatory prescription shapes the work itself—banking’s SR 11-7 dictates model risk management in detail, while retail has almost no sector-specific AI regulation.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The project’s financing dictates that the market-rate tower has separate ownership from the affordable segment, Kingston said.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictate
Verb
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If there are Porthilly oysters on the menu don’t even think about ordering another starter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Hester has been privately dealing with mental lapses and throbbing headaches, refraining from telling her family about the medical tests her doctor ordered.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Noun
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L’Equipe reported last week that Marseille’s staff were running out of patience with him and that Beye had interrupted a training session in frustration after the 24-year-old ignored his instructions.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Western utilities requested higher rates than other areas primarily because of damages and risk stemming from wildfires, Hua said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Choi Seung-ho, the spokesperson for the labor union, said in a statement Wednesday that Samsung had requested more time for negotiations.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Verb
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On the topic of arresting homeless people, moderators asked how Bianco's sheriff's office has been known to do.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Patients were concerned too, and some asked Hulse what would happen to the new clinic after her team left.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Chargers’ last game was a playoff loss to Vrabel’s Patriots, so nothing short of an edict from the NFL probably would have stopped the franchise’s social media team from referencing the Vrabel-Russini controversy.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The first Super Bowl-winning quarterback in franchise history never had his number officially retired, but there was an unofficial edict not to issue it for much of the past decade.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Irrigation systems may require a truly astronomical amount of water.—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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The draft was the league’s first step in this direction.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The legal system is moving in both directions at once.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in April, and a majority of the justices appeared poised to invalidate the president's directive.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The service bulletin Boeing issued didn’t require plane owners to make repairs as a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive would, and the FAA didn’t issue such a directive.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Dictate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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