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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 guidelines
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
As a result, the Everest attempt has been delayed while organizers work with authorities to establish appropriate guidelines.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
While some guidelines for penalties related to gambling have changed in recent years, NCAA rules still call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Here are some of the permanent residence guidelines for a reverse mortgage borrower, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Globally, allergy prevention guidelines also had been updated.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Current federal guidelines cap federal earmarks to 1% of total federal discretionary spending.
—Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
In addition, very few of these bots incorporate any type of guidelines for mental health or crisis intervention protocols in any other therapeutic context.
—Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In April Judge Roach issued strict media guidelines for the trial, including a limit of nine media members and prohibiting photography and digital recording of court activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
As a result, the Everest attempt has been delayed while organizers work with authorities to establish appropriate guidelines.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
While some guidelines for penalties related to gambling have changed in recent years, NCAA rules still call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Here are some of the permanent residence guidelines for a reverse mortgage borrower, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Globally, allergy prevention guidelines also had been updated.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Current federal guidelines cap federal earmarks to 1% of total federal discretionary spending.
—Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
In addition, very few of these bots incorporate any type of guidelines for mental health or crisis intervention protocols in any other therapeutic context.
—Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In April Judge Roach issued strict media guidelines for the trial, including a limit of nine media members and prohibiting photography and digital recording of court activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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Among other changes, the law requires health officials to inspect the Aurora facility at least every three months to ensure the detention center abides by safety standards related to food and water quality, confinement conditions and medical services.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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The legislation clarifies the definition of data centers and allows the state Department of Environmental Quality to set the standards for data centers’ water usage, NC Newsline reported.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Public fireworks productions require display permits, according to state rules.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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So Daniel’s book violated those rules, and Louis’ actions within the book did, too.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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However, a look at records maintained by the South Coast Air Quality Management District show that some plants that use MMA have checkered pasts for keeping up with regulations.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Bocce will be offering takeaway, both in the form of prepared food and things customers can cook at home, like pasta and sauces that come with instructions.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The Missouri Health Department also recommends treating clothes, boots and outdoors gear with permethrin per label instructions.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Makes sense that this is a the Mandarin, an Asian group with different codes for luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Companies can’t hand over important access codes to unsecured AI agents, making cyber a key component of AI infrastructure.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The group closely manages its propaganda and marketing with several guides that members must strictly adhere to.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Outfitters booked hunts for 30 or 40 days and sent the hunters out with a full staff of Indian guides, cooks, and wranglers.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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