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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
The bill would task the state’s attorney general with establishing the guidelines to determine unreasonably excessive prices for captive consumers, such as at airports, hospitals, sporting events, large festivals or in correctional facilities.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Current clinical guidelines do not specify the optimal amount of time they should be taken for.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The judge noted that the Supreme Court released guidelines last year for how lawyers use AI.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Constitution is baked into Claude’s thinking; previous versions were softer guidelines, but as Claude becomes more powerful, its maker has added constraints on dangerous behavior.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Stricter federal guidelines would help.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Read our community guidelines here.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Please read the guidelines before participating.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Current clinical guidelines do not specify the optimal amount of time they should be taken for.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The judge noted that the Supreme Court released guidelines last year for how lawyers use AI.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Constitution is baked into Claude’s thinking; previous versions were softer guidelines, but as Claude becomes more powerful, its maker has added constraints on dangerous behavior.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Stricter federal guidelines would help.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Read our community guidelines here.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Please read the guidelines before participating.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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The state spent more than $20 billion without uniform standards to measure effectiveness.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Hong Kong, this positions MKS to contribute to the HKPMCC’s governance and system design, ensuring interoperability with global standards.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Lake County grapes are frequently trucked to Napa Valley, where they may be blended into Napa wines—up to 15 percent, according to federal TTB regulations.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This preservation is ensured through strict weavers’ guild regulations, a vigilant (both positive and negative) neighborliness, and careful resource management.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Follow instructions from local health officials and check back for updates.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When purchasing a heated bird bath, always read the manufacturer instructions to ensure they are rated for your local temperatures.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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About 87% of Connecticut ZIP codes meet that criteria, according to a CNBC analysis of Census Bureau data.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Curated by Blazy, who was named the creative director for the maison in 2024 following the departure of Virginie Viard, the collection signaled a new chapter for Chanel, and a fresh take on the French luxury fashion house’s design codes.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Over the coming years, a team of 57 scientists and local guides explored all the major rivers and tributaries of the Okavango Delta, traversing this vast landscape in dugout canoes, on motorbikes, on foot, and in armored vehicles.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its content features topics on skiing, snowboarding, mountains, ski resorts, travel guides, gear reviews, outdoor events, competitions or festivals and more.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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