directories

noun

plural of directory
as in codes
a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct

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Recent Examples of directories Early American coffeehouses would commonly have city business directories, libraries of newspapers and currency exchange information. — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026 Creators can easily distribute their show to major directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts On Substack, a new generation of audio and video shows are thriving. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Phone numbers for Taylor or his family members were not available or found in online directories. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 But there is still a lack of awareness about the opportunities available, partly because these factories often lack a strong internet presence, such as social media strategies and placement in directories. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Programs listed through directories like Broken Heart Retreats emphasize connecting travelers experiencing similar emotional challenges, blending wellness tourism with facilitated recovery experiences. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026 On one screen plays business directories from Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria from 1938, a decade before the establishment of Israel; on another, Mograbi scrolls through the Yellow Pages for Gaza in 2023. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026 Internationally, a worldwide list of directories is provided by UN Women, with national agencies on The Pixel Project. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 Online directories of Muslim mental health providers have also been created. — Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directories
  1. codes
  2. statutes
  3. rules
  4. regulations
  5. bylaws
  6. ground rules
  7. ordinances
  8. laws
Noun
  • The study will examine whether the system could allow survivors to discreetly communicate with law enforcement using pre-established codes or phrases when making a phone call is not safe.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • CouponFollow, with over 5,000 retail partners, helps shoppers find verified promo codes and discounts across its network through a browser extension called Cently, which will apply the best available codes before checkout.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of codes
Noun
  • But although the court has been expanding executive power in some situations, the justices have reduced the leeway administrative agencies have to issue regulations that add additional requirements to clear statutes.
    — Benjamin Leff, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • Many of the rules can be derived from statutes (Open Meeting Act, Civil Code Sections 4900-4955) and good meeting rules can add further important guidance.
    — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of statutes
Noun
  • Facing unpredictable tariffs, fleet disruptions, and intense competition, the company is entering a new era of reglobalization, where automated belt systems, edge robotics, and new trade patterns are rewriting the rules of global supply chains.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • The publisher added a direct purchase option to the game in violation of both Apple’s and Google’s rules.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of rules
Noun
  • Starlink’s satellite internet has launched in around two dozen other African countries, but Musk has refused to follow South Africa’s affirmative action regulations.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • The Garden City Police Department posted a video to its Facebook page Thursday helping to explain the new regulations.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of regulations
Noun
  • The moment a company issues a formal notice that a transfer is void under its corporate bylaws, the token becomes worthless—not because of anything the blockchain did wrong but because the legal foundation was never there.
    — Ivan Kan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The conference was trying to preserve its ability to use the league's bylaws for possible sanctions against Texas Tech had Sorsby played this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of bylaws
Noun
  • So, start with laying down some ground rules everyone can agree to.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • The official spoke on the condition anonymity on ground rules set by the White House.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Definition of ground rules
Noun
  • The sober home ordinances that the state is attacking are modeled after Costa Mesa’s rules; rules that have prevailed over these exact kinds of objections in federal court.
    — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
  • The city also needs to change its own outdated ordinances but is waiting until the new rules are enacted, management analyst Giovanni Jungo told the Elgin City Council at its Wednesday night meeting.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of ordinances
Noun
  • The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Prediction markets can legally operate in Texas because they’re regulated by the federal government rather than under state gambling laws.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Definition of laws

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