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
An instruction sheet for the game is placed on every table, and the founders walk around the room to help out and answer questions as well.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
To qualify as religious release time, educational instruction must take place off campus, with parental permission and with no public funding.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to buy Coachella tickets on each of these resale sites.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
The Fort Worth chapter of The Links Inc. started hosting a monthly Saturday program at Clifford Davis this school year known as STEM Now and Into the Future, which includes literacy and phonics instruction in addition to science, technology, engineering and math projects with help from experts.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
To qualify as religious release time, educational instruction must take place off campus, with parental permission and with no public funding.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to buy Coachella tickets on each of these resale sites.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
The Fort Worth chapter of The Links Inc. started hosting a monthly Saturday program at Clifford Davis this school year known as STEM Now and Into the Future, which includes literacy and phonics instruction in addition to science, technology, engineering and math projects with help from experts.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
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Rubio’s edict also could affect SDSU freshman center Thokbor Majak, who was born in South Sudan before attending school in Uganda and Senegal.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unlike previous commissions and councils, HESA was not the result of a presidential charge or a Congressional edict.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the teaching of a wide range of methods is an essential part of the program and allows students to undertake their own, independent research projects at the end of every year.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Legislature in 2021 passed a resolution opposing the teaching of critical race theory — a subset of critical theory — in public schools.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hopkins said fire department personnel also monitor the outside air and wind direction, knowing that homes downwind are likely to smell the gas and call the fire department with concerns.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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So, one way to fix this is, fertilizing in spring with a citrus fertilizer, according to label directions.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Many nonprofits work in these spaces, providing legal support or doing advocacy and education work.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Goals American Royal wants its new, larger campus to put Wyandotte at the center of food and agriculture events and education in the region.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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The judge presiding over the case, Beverly Cannone, even issued an order barring supporters of either Read or O'Keefe from demonstrating within 200 feet of the courthouse.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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None of the men had orders of removal to El Salvador before they were deported to that country on March 31, according to the filings.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The bill creates a voucher-like program called education savings account, allowing parents to use $10,000 in state dollars to pay for their child’s private school education or home schooling.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Raised by an artist father—with plenty of gallery visits as well as creative schooling—Callis gravitated toward the unique artistic expression that is fashion.—
Darryn King,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Her prosecution follows a broader directive from the Justice Department to pursue local officials who interfere with federal immigration enforcement amid Trump's immigration crackdown.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The directive, issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi March 14, provides the first public view of the specific implementation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act invoked to deport migrants accused of being members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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DuBose denied Libby's motion for a preliminary injunction Friday, ruling the process House Speaker Ryan Fecteau used to impose the sanction reflected the will of the majority of Maine House members.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday, District Judge Ellen Hollander imposed a preliminary injunction heavily restricting access to Americans' government held Social Security data from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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