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
That agency, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, sets voluntary voting system guidelines and maintains the federal voter registration form.
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Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025
The new guidelines will apply to a wide range of energy projects, including crude oil, natural gas and coal.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
For all of his crimes, the federal sentencing guidelines recommended a prison term between 17½ and nearly 22 years.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Common snacks, cereals and beverages may soon appear less vibrant as companies reformulate recipes to comply with the new guidelines.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025
The new guidelines will apply to a wide range of energy projects, including crude oil, natural gas and coal.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
For all of his crimes, the federal sentencing guidelines recommended a prison term between 17½ and nearly 22 years.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Common snacks, cereals and beverages may soon appear less vibrant as companies reformulate recipes to comply with the new guidelines.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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In the 13th century, the papacy was vacant for almost three years before the election of Gregory X, who tightened up conclave rules.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The rule puts global export controls on advanced AI chips and model weights to prevent rival nations like China from gaining ground in an escalating AI arms race.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Trade enforcement experts are warning international shipping will experience massive delays as both customs brokers and U.S. customs officials transition to the more rigorous vetting standards.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Not only do these five options live up to our (very) high standards, but they have been tested over time, throughout all seasons and weather, and in different parts of the country (including rainy Seattle, WA).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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The program dives into how gut health impacts mood, stress and mental clarity with an approachable guide for resetting your microbiome in just one week.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Research backs up the fact that positive self-talk can help with emotional regulation: A 2020 study found a positive relationship between self-talk and coping with the stress of having an illness.—
Caitlin Carlson,
SELF,
28 Apr. 2025
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The regulation simply extends the ban on cigarettes to include e-cigarettes, which weren’t contemplated when the law against on-board smoking was passed.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The town code officer will enforce the ordinance, issuing fines of $100 for first violations, $200 for second ones, and $500 for third ones.—
Shawn P. Sullivan,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The complaint, which has been reviewed by EW, also accuses the singer of assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, gender violence, creating a hostile work environment, and several labor code violations.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Her original post had included a link to a website that provided instructions for buying the tokens.—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Carey focused various strains of American economic, political, social and cultural values towards a single principle: protectionism.—
Made by History,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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Tottenham abandoned those principles against the champions-in-waiting, offering gifts in dangerous areas from which the Liverpool attackers profited.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Mahsa movement brought changes within society, but in Iran’s official cinema, which operates under the supervision of the government, censorship laws remain firmly in place.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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New laws in five states Others have followed Trump and Kennedy's lead.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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