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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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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

“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

Also, create a will, powers of attorney and health directives.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The man, Harish Rana, had not left a will specifying directives for his treatment before he had an accident.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He had apparently been repeating these strange directives for some time, and Zeitoun had only begun to hear them.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers