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Synonyms

directions

British  
/ daɪ-, dɪˈrɛkʃənz /

plural noun

  1. (sometimes singular) instructions for doing something or for reaching a place

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Example Sentences

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"When all you see is ice in all directions, to think of that ice being gone in the recent geological past and again in the future is just really humbling," he says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Reading a summary of their ruling, judges said the jurors at trial had "not been properly directed" and the directions given to them on how to reach a verdict were "defective".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Instead of increasing together, the two properties moved in opposite directions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and army chief Valery Gerasimov have been instructed to "cease hostilities in all directions during this period", the Kremlin said.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

“Well, it’s going all directions now,” came the second operator’s reply.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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