as in regulation
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
according to army regs, dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times
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Recent Examples of reg
And there are always regs and other guidance to write.
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Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional all-tackle records, which must be weighed on shore and are often killed in the process, length records can be measured on the boat according to IGFA regs and then released.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Dec. 2025
Joyce has basically ruled that Will is not allowed to leave her sight or put himself in any kind of danger, even as everyone else is doing that on the reg, and Will is clearly frustrated.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
In lobbying for a looser interpretation of copyright regs, the big AI players have played up the fact that restrictions would give China an edge in the AI race.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional all-tackle records, which must be weighed on shore and are often killed in the process, length records can be measured on the boat according to IGFA regs and then released.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Dec. 2025
Joyce has basically ruled that Will is not allowed to leave her sight or put himself in any kind of danger, even as everyone else is doing that on the reg, and Will is clearly frustrated.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
In lobbying for a looser interpretation of copyright regs, the big AI players have played up the fact that restrictions would give China an edge in the AI race.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reg
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The legislation also included provisions to tighten regulations on vaping, particularly among youth, amid rising concerns about e-cigarette use.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Under the rules of the International Olympic Committee and IAAF (now World Athletics), track and field’s global governing body, athletes were prohibited from receiving money for their sport.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both populous nations had formerly been under British colonial rule and were now independent; the British government, led by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, had an interest in maintaining good relations.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, Anthropic's AI assistant, called Claude, has a free version that can analyze text and images and write basic code.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Finally, this gentle TruSkin cleanser can brighten my skin for under $10, thanks to the code PEOPLETS25.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The store is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their tribal land and licensed under their cannabis ordinance, which sets rules and regulations consistent with Minnesota laws, according the tribe.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Arizona law remains unchanged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Reg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reg. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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