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
Diving supplies, stratospheric prices, and rules and regs for who could buy how much gas and when sent Americans into panicky buying habits.
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Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
So far, Toyota and the Project Rally One squad out of Belgium are the only constructors who have publicly committed to developing new cars for 2027’s WRC regs, which have been designed to be more affordable to attract manufacturer and team engagement.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
And there are always regs and other guidance to write.
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Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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.
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Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2025
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Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
So far, Toyota and the Project Rally One squad out of Belgium are the only constructors who have publicly committed to developing new cars for 2027’s WRC regs, which have been designed to be more affordable to attract manufacturer and team engagement.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
And there are always regs and other guidance to write.
—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reg
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Those also include new regulations on mail-in voting that are likewise facing legal challenges.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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So will the three-letter International Air Transport Association airport code, which is used in flight bookings and on baggage tags.
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Easley alone was able to develop code that was crucial in research of energy-conversion systems, which paved the way for hybrid vehicles like the Centaur upper-stage rocket.
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.
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Anthropic calls for more stringent regulation and supports efforts by states such as New York and California that have passed more aggressive AI laws.
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“Reg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reg. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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