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directives

NOUN

command, instruction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decree edict injunction mandate memo memorandum message notice order regulation ruling

STRONG

charge communication dictate ordinance ukase word

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganization lawlessness

WEAK

answer

Example Sentences

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Yet, Anthropic this week welcomed an executive order on AI from US President Donald Trump that was relatively hands-off in its directives toward the companies.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A series of state directives since 2024 have singled out high-value services such as biopharma contracting, which conducts testing, research and development and manufacturing for multinational drug companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Tehran's military chief Ali Abdollahi met the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and, according to Iranian state television, received "new directives and guidance for the continuation of operations to confront the enemy".

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

“They swept in a bunch of truly innocent probation officers who were following directives and doing their jobs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Father was not here yet with directives for today, so I went to my bedroom.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon