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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 federal dietary guidelines are the same ones used to help guide school lunches and meals that are provided through federal programs such as SNAP.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The guidelines quickly drew condemnation from advocates and civil rights groups, who pointed out those guidelines allow judges to exclude members of the public from a remote-only hearing — effectively placing proceedings behind closed doors.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
And that invaluable prevention is exactly what the new dietary guidelines provide.
—Bob Rommel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Michael Hancock, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Documents backing the guidelines advise pregnant women to eat folate-rich foods, such as leafy green vegetables, beans and lentils.
—CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
In recent testing, Forbes named the Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper as its top overall bassinet, citing its firm sleep surface and adherence to safe‑sleep guidelines, while also recommending the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper as a leading bedside option.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Follow the same guidelines to sharpen the other side of the edge.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Israel’s military recently extended its wartime guidelines for civilians, which prevent large gatherings and encourage people to stay within a certain distance of bomb shelters, for an additional week.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The guidelines quickly drew condemnation from advocates and civil rights groups, who pointed out those guidelines allow judges to exclude members of the public from a remote-only hearing — effectively placing proceedings behind closed doors.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
And that invaluable prevention is exactly what the new dietary guidelines provide.
—Bob Rommel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Michael Hancock, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Documents backing the guidelines advise pregnant women to eat folate-rich foods, such as leafy green vegetables, beans and lentils.
—CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
In recent testing, Forbes named the Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper as its top overall bassinet, citing its firm sleep surface and adherence to safe‑sleep guidelines, while also recommending the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper as a leading bedside option.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Follow the same guidelines to sharpen the other side of the edge.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Israel’s military recently extended its wartime guidelines for civilians, which prevent large gatherings and encourage people to stay within a certain distance of bomb shelters, for an additional week.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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Consumer advocates said the findings support SB 1076, a bill that would require insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who meet state fire safety standards.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In response, rental companies are implementing stricter cleaning standards, higher security deposits, and more surveillance.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pro-immigration advocates, meanwhile, have accused the administration of punishing legal immigrants who are complying with immigration rules.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many states have more stringent rules, and regulations vary widely.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Logic suggested that when these instructions were followed, the parasite should produce similar amounts of each protein.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Repeat 3 to 5 times, or as many times as the instructions recommend.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because the feudal courts, chivalric codes, and aristocratic patronage that had sustained it were gone.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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But more recently, particularly in the past decade, a tension has both emerged and persisted, as hinted at by the color-codes in the image above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Berkeley poll also found widespread support among California voters for requiring that the top three financial backers supporting and opposing ballot measures be listed in official ballot voter guides.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In at least one instance noted in the investigation, guides allegedly laced food with baking powder to cause people to be unwell, the outlet stated.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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