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as in regulations
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
read the rules that are posted before you use the pool
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as in governments
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the years during which Russia was under Communist rule
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
one of the sacred rules of that ancient society was respect for the elderly
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as in governs
to exercise authority or power over
a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly
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as in controls
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand
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Recent Examples of rules
Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
There is also no indication that the change is being done in coordination with the MPA, rather this is about framing the content rules for users.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
For example, the rules apply to foreign firms seeking to supply rare earths produced in China or processed with Chinese technologies to other countries.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
As such, Indian firms are investing more into meeting the EU’s more stringent environmental standards, which include rules related to greenwashing and product labeling, chemical management and sourcing from ethical factories.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Definitely feeling some freedom to flout the rules due to the shut down.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Other countries have already enacted rules tougher restrictions on AI.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Every week during the regular NFL season, the league penalizes players for their actions deemed a violation of the league rules.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Parental controls are actually useful for bedtime rules, and OneMesh support makes expanding later straightforward.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Nina Totenberg, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Most major news brands decline Pentagon censorship rules A dozen or more major media companies, including conservative-leaning newsrooms, have refused to sign a pledge to only report officially approved news from the Pentagon.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The Hotelstars rules mandate that five-star hotels must have a 24-hour reception, lounge area, and valet service in the common areas.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Let’s say, hypothetically, that one of these appellate courts rules in favor of the administration.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
If any court of law, having the jurisdiction to decide on this matter, rules that any provision of these Official Rules is invalid or unenforceable, then that provision will be removed from the Official Rules without affecting the rest of the Terms.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
The most urgent question for Syria’s stability after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad 10 months ago has shifted from who rules Damascus to how Syrians share power beyond it.
—Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Similarly, they are expected to have little trouble with UEFA rules this season.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Set in Argentina in 1983, as a military dictatorship rules the country, Luis (Tonatiuh), a gay window dresser, is imprisoned with Valentin (Diego Luna), a political prisoner.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Suarez is now the subject of a state ethics complaint, filed last month by a Miami Beach resident, claiming that his communications violate campaign finance rules.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
There is also no indication that the change is being done in coordination with the MPA, rather this is about framing the content rules for users.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
For example, the rules apply to foreign firms seeking to supply rare earths produced in China or processed with Chinese technologies to other countries.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
As such, Indian firms are investing more into meeting the EU’s more stringent environmental standards, which include rules related to greenwashing and product labeling, chemical management and sourcing from ethical factories.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Definitely feeling some freedom to flout the rules due to the shut down.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Other countries have already enacted rules tougher restrictions on AI.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Every week during the regular NFL season, the league penalizes players for their actions deemed a violation of the league rules.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Parental controls are actually useful for bedtime rules, and OneMesh support makes expanding later straightforward.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Indeed, election law experts say that for Democrats, a worst case-scenario could mean a loss of as many as 19 congressional seats if, as seems likely, the court rules against the existing understanding of the federal election law.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Most major news brands decline Pentagon censorship rules A dozen or more major media companies, including conservative-leaning newsrooms, have refused to sign a pledge to only report officially approved news from the Pentagon.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The Hotelstars rules mandate that five-star hotels must have a 24-hour reception, lounge area, and valet service in the common areas.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Let’s say, hypothetically, that one of these appellate courts rules in favor of the administration.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
If any court of law, having the jurisdiction to decide on this matter, rules that any provision of these Official Rules is invalid or unenforceable, then that provision will be removed from the Official Rules without affecting the rest of the Terms.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
The most urgent question for Syria’s stability after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad 10 months ago has shifted from who rules Damascus to how Syrians share power beyond it.
—Hassan Hassan, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Similarly, they are expected to have little trouble with UEFA rules this season.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Set in Argentina in 1983, as a military dictatorship rules the country, Luis (Tonatiuh), a gay window dresser, is imprisoned with Valentin (Diego Luna), a political prisoner.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rules
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Elizabethtown officials said some programs that realized regulations were about to get much stricter quickly left, with some moving to cities with less local oversight.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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The new regulations include a requirement that foreign companies get Chinese government approval to export items that contain rare earths sourced from China, no matter where the products are manufactured.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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For policymakers and regulators, the coalition suggested establishing policy platforms that bring together various players—like governments, industry actors, standards setters and civil society—to co-develop fair and credible LCA frameworks while ensuring alignment, not fragmentation.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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State and county governments are helping to fund Utah’s national parks.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cultures around the world have ancient traditions of narrating events, sometimes gruesome, through song.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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One thing the soon-to-be dads can't wait to do is pass down holiday traditions.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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Now 66, Barghouti, was previously the leader of the Palestinian political group Fatah, a rival to Hamas, and which governs the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their work paved the way for real world applications of quantum mechanics, which governs the way the world works at the smallest, subatomic scales and distances, said Jonathan Bagger, a particle physicist and CEO of the American Physical Society.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Trump had said earlier on social media that there didn’t seem to be a reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping anymore because of export controls the country placed on rare earths.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hamas controls the government in the enclave.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What to know about city, state laws Elam said larger cities like Louisville could choose to implement a similar program to Elizabethtown but might consider hiring compliance officers outside the police force.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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After dissolving their own three-person police force, the village has struggled to find a way to enforce village laws, the mayor said.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Past administrations have relied on law enforcement to interdict drug shipments.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Reich began teaching more than 40 years ago, serving on the faculties of Harvard, Brandeis, and finally at Berkeley (with stints in between serving in the Ford, Carter, and Clinton administrations).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The index, which dictates the movements for many 401(k) accounts, is still near its all-time high set last week.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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That policy dictates family is allowed to review the footage within 48 hours and then released to the general public within 15 days.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Rules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rules. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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