instructs
- present tense form of instruct (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Eisenhower instructs the two men to come to an agreement and “Pressure” follows the ups and downs of their working relationship over the course of several days.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Dr. Becky, wearing the Gi sweatshirt again, instructs: “We have to understand before we intervene.”
From Slate • May 10, 2026
They allege that when an account is shut down for dangerous behavior, OpenAI instructs the individual on how to resume usage, including tips on how to circumvent the 30-day suspension period.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
While OpenAI has leaned into military partnerships, Anthropic markets itself on its ethics, and even published a “constitution” that instructs Claude to prioritize safety, ethics and helpfulness.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
From across the room he checks my form and instructs me to make adjustments—hands twelve inches apart, arms straight with elbows pressed against my knees, fingertips splayed—until I’m just right.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
