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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
In addition, the trial judge gave the jury erroneous instructions, the appeals court ruled.
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
They’re being asked to block off two full days and just wait for instructions.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
One of its key features is its focus on individualization and one-on-one instruction, rather than traditional group lessons.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Check your washing machine's user guide for specific instructions.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for instruction
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
They’re being asked to block off two full days and just wait for instructions.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 July 2026
One of its key features is its focus on individualization and one-on-one instruction, rather than traditional group lessons.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Check your washing machine's user guide for specific instructions.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for instruction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instruction
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Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met.
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The memorandum includes a pledge by Iran to never purchase or construct nuclear weapons — a vow the Islamic Republic has made multiple times before, including by signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, in a religious edict issued by the late supreme leader and in the Obama-era nuclear accord.
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The city has argued in court filings that the ordinance didn’t specifically ban teaching yoga in its parks, but required people seeking to engage in commercial activity or lectures to obtain a permit.
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Noncertified employees – staff like bus drivers, cafeteria workers and teaching assistants – will get a 3% raise.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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The 2026 Honor Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Boise State professor Phil Hartman, filled the air with festive tunes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Another $10 million will pay for voter education and outreach.
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The Secret Service said earlier this evening that all attendees who evacuated the venue due to orders to shelter from approaching severe storms would have to go through security screenings again.
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As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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Relocation Friction Visas, family disruption, spousal employment and schooling considerations are among the most significant practical hurdles.
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Makarim denied all charges, arguing that the prices paid were below market and that the internal evaluations were outdated and at odds with the urgent demands of schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The president signed his directive aiming to restrict birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House as part of a sweeping crackdown on immigration.
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The army chief said that in addition to the Daily Monitor, his closure directive also targeted local broadcaster NTV, also part of Nation Media Group.
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The measure applied to local, state and federal law enforcement officers, but Thursday’s injunction blocked Philadelphia from enforcing it against federal officers.
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The court has scheduled a hearing next Wednesday to discuss the city’s petition for an injunction and a case management conference.
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“Instruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instruction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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