as in rule
something usually in writing that shows or tells how something should be done
The government has issued new guidelines for following a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some basic guidelines for helping you choose a dishwasher.
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Recent Examples of guideline
Dependents are often minor children, but can also include siblings or other relatives in specific cases, according to IRS guidelines.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 13 June 2026
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Obviously, meeting the guidelines would be ideal, but the important thing is to stay active and reduce your sedentary time.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
This challenges older guidelines, which often suggested that up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 13 June 2026
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Obviously, meeting the guidelines would be ideal, but the important thing is to stay active and reduce your sedentary time.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
This challenges older guidelines, which often suggested that up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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At first glance, FIFA’s new rule may appear as basic player safety.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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However, in June 2025, a federal judge dismissed Baldoni's countersuit, ruling that many of the statements at issue were legally protected and that the claims did not meet the legal standards required to proceed.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The problem, many panelists said, was that the creation of such standards historically take years, while consumers are pushing to use AI agents for shopping now.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Songtams' guides can bring you to local temples and arrange cultural experiences to the Yunnan Nationalities Village showcasing ethnic minority cultures like the Yi, Bai, and Dai people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Brain imaging studies have also shown placebo responses can influence stress pathways, hormone activity, immune responses and chemicals tied to mood and pain regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Still, Trump’s order directs federal agencies to reexamine their regulations.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The process, lined out in city code, includes giving the owner 60 days to address the site’s conditions.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Authorities also urged anyone celebrating to follow NYPD instructions.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Before cleaning your oven with vinegar, consult the manufacturer's instructions.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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The result is an aesthetic that skillfully balances a variety of textures, including injecting Shou Sugi Ban custom treatments inspired by Japanese principles of wabi-sabi that typically employ elements of asymmetry, roughness, and simplicity.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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The pump operates on the principle of magnetohydrodynamics, the science of how magnetic fields interact with electrically conductive fluids.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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For Claire Gregory, however, that expectation never fully aligned with reality, despite earning her law degree, passing two bar exams and working across various areas of the legal field.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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