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Recent Examples of directories
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
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IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
These inaccurate or misleading physician directories have for years been an obstacle for patients seeking in-network providers and have even led some to pay large sums out of pocket, or to delay or forgo care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Inside, there are large information booths and lots of directories.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Government officials and health care policy experts have called for fixes to error-prone provider directories for more than a decade.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The sandbox prevents modification of critical configuration files, system-level directories or files denied in permission settings.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
CoolWorks and VagaJobs are both directories of seasonal work.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
Policies include access to a landlord hub with downloadable forms from leases to eviction notices and directories for lenders, property managers and more.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
These inaccurate or misleading physician directories have for years been an obstacle for patients seeking in-network providers and have even led some to pay large sums out of pocket, or to delay or forgo care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Inside, there are large information booths and lots of directories.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Government officials and health care policy experts have called for fixes to error-prone provider directories for more than a decade.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The sandbox prevents modification of critical configuration files, system-level directories or files denied in permission settings.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
CoolWorks and VagaJobs are both directories of seasonal work.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
Policies include access to a landlord hub with downloadable forms from leases to eviction notices and directories for lenders, property managers and more.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directories
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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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Many mention religion or prayer in their statutes, according to a list compiled by Gateways to Better Education, which offers prayer cards to use during that time.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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All 50 states have their own labor and employment statutes, which vary widely and govern employment at public universities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 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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After some discussion on whether to add more regulations to self-checkout stations as the other cities have done, including a minimum on staff numbers, the council voted 5-2 this week, March 3, to at least further explore the idea.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, that law wouldn’t go into effect unless Washington state enacts similar regulations.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The organization was made independent and separate from the village when its bylaws were amended years ago, Radice said.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Board also approved a bylaws amendment that ensures equity in board representation among branches.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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This may mean changing your mindset; this may mean family therapy; this may mean taking a firmer stance on ground rules for respect in the home, in conjunction with your husband.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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You’re allowed to set ground rules for all connections — even friendships.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Two ordinances banning the machines in six different wards — the 26th, 27th, 28th, 33rd, 35th and 49th — were decisively defeated during a City Council License Committee meeting.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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If the size or appearance of these signs concerns you, your first step is to review your local ordinances.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nessel's office alleges that Kalshi has circumvented Michigan's gambling laws by offering users to trade contracts based on whether specific events will happen, acting and operating like a gambling platform and should be subject to the same state laws that other online gaming apps are.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Australia has strong laws around foreign interference and national security, and those protections should apply here.—
Christina Macfarlane,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Directories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directories. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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