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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
Please read the guidelines before participating.
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Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
This is backed by scientific studies that offer helpful guidelines for determining the optimal amount of sleep for every stage of life.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Along with disciplining doctors, the Board of Medicine can set guidelines and rules for best medical practices.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The river’s current operation guidelines expire at the end of the calendar year.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Self-exams, once widely recommended, are no longer part of standard guidelines, Menghrajani said.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
If your travel can't be rescheduled within these guidelines, Delta says customers may cancel the reservation and apply the unused value of the ticket toward another ticket in the next year.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
As restaurants slowly reopened, with guidelines and limitations, George’s set up a tent outside and welcomed customers to dine al fresco or inside, with limited seating.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
This is backed by scientific studies that offer helpful guidelines for determining the optimal amount of sleep for every stage of life.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Along with disciplining doctors, the Board of Medicine can set guidelines and rules for best medical practices.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The river’s current operation guidelines expire at the end of the calendar year.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Self-exams, once widely recommended, are no longer part of standard guidelines, Menghrajani said.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
If your travel can't be rescheduled within these guidelines, Delta says customers may cancel the reservation and apply the unused value of the ticket toward another ticket in the next year.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
As restaurants slowly reopened, with guidelines and limitations, George’s set up a tent outside and welcomed customers to dine al fresco or inside, with limited seating.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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Can software alone meet safety standards once defined by mechanical systems?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The gap helps explain why authorities are tightening FX rules even as exporters press for more predictable conversion mechanics.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The departments of Commerce, Housing and Urban Development and Transportation, along with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, are instructed to eliminate regulations and update programs that are reducing residential development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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These are settlements which are built even in violation of Israeli planning regulations, but, again, the vast majority of them are fully supported by the government.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Adjust the seeding depth and rate according to the label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Address Fire Code Compliance Concerns Fire safety codes often require monitoring when alarm or sprinkler systems are not working.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Quotas, speech codes and identity politics now mocked as woke and un-American, often defied common sense.—
Maurice O'Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Set boundaries so care guides every choice today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Camp Sarika coordinates excursions with expert Arizona, Utah, and Navajo guides who have thousands of hikes and decades of experience under their belt.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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