Synonyms of reg

reg

noun

ˈreg 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regulation
• rule
• code
• law
• value
• constitution
• instruction
• standard
• guideline
• ground rule
• ordinance
• bylaw
• principle
• restriction
• statute
• directory
• act
• directive
• guide
• command
• fiat
• decree
• commandment
• edict
• fundamental
• order
• direction
• convention
• custom
• prohibition
• practice
• maxim
• ban
• formula
• axiom
• charge
• manners
• moral
• precept
• habit
• tradition
• decalogue
• behest
• dictate
• blueprint
• canon
• mores
• proscription
• way
• interdiction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reg

The new engine regs were created to get automakers more enthused about the sport, back before so many of them started pulling back on electric vehicles. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026

Diving supplies, stratospheric prices, and rules and regs for who could buy how much gas and when sent Americans into panicky buying habits. — 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