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
Others use a general garden fertilizer or slow-release product following label instructions.
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Tom MacKlin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In the immediate future, White Castle will be sent to the Fort Worth ISD agricultural science center, where he will be used in instruction and judging practice before eventually being processed.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Drivers must understand traffic laws and law enforcement instructions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Second, follow the instructions on the seed packet.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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Tom MacKlin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In the immediate future, White Castle will be sent to the Fort Worth ISD agricultural science center, where he will be used in instruction and judging practice before eventually being processed.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Drivers must understand traffic laws and law enforcement instructions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Second, follow the instructions on the seed packet.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
Noun
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Covid-19 bred doubt about government edicts and skepticism about science, provoking an existential battle for truth.—
Richard Edelman,
Time,
18 Jan. 2026
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Trump edicts weigh on stocks this week Geopolitical risks have weighed on investor sentiment this week.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That can mean anything from learning an instrument, to teaching, to volunteering, to taking a part-time job or joining a line-dancing group.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The rewards of teaching are echoed by Jonny Albert, who just started at AWO helping to teach the social dance class, and by Meadow Smith, who’s been teaching dance there for five years.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Maybe that school of thought will change if the line on the chart below continues to move in an upward direction.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The threat to these businesses came from an unexpected direction.—
Peyton Forte,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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As uniform payment for attorneys changes the landscape of family law, training and education are at the forefront of the conversation.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The factors that drove it have mostly played out, including Congress raising the Social Security eligibility age by two years, gains in education and life expectancy and fewer employee pensions, said Alicia Munnell, a senior adviser to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.—
Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The dolls are now available for pre-order on American Girl's website and are expected to ship on Friday, May 1.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Combined, the two mission task orders had an original contract value of $337 million.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cultural resources have been linked to better health, schooling and security in lower-income neighborhoods.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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When family members or friends experience an upheaval that could equal a major job loss, location change or loss of schooling, consider advising them of the immediate need for a quality law firm.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
February 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles police officers must turn on their body cameras at the scene of federal immigration enforcement operations and preserve the footage, according to an executive directive issued by Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In any case, why has the flag come down now, weeks after the directive was first issued?—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The American Civil Liberties Union sued, and a judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the state-level crimes.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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San Jose is seeking an injunction against the owners of a Willow Glen hookah lounge where a man was fatally shot in December, accusing the business of illegally operating and creating a public nuisance.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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