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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct
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Recent Examples of directories
None appeared in building directories.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Serene, originally from Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, is listed for many years in the San Antonio city directories as a tile setter and as a contractor in later records.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
—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
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
Other ways to look include a local online search and checking online directories.
—Jessica Roy, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2026
CoolWorks and VagaJobs are both directories of seasonal work.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Serene, originally from Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, is listed for many years in the San Antonio city directories as a tile setter and as a contractor in later records.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
—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
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
Other ways to look include a local online search and checking online directories.
—Jessica Roy, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2026
CoolWorks and VagaJobs are both directories of seasonal work.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directories
Noun
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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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Unlike other international financial heavyweights like the IMF or the World Bank, the Paris Club lacks a legal mandate or statutes.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the college sports industry continues to evolve, DOJ will look for ways to apply already existing criminal statutes, like the wire fraud statute, to areas susceptible to fraudulent or corrupt conduct.—
Robert L. Boone,
Sportico.com,
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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In September, Abbott issues an executive order on THC that spurred the new regulations about to take effect.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ohio State spokesperson Benjamin Johnson said the school is compliant with state and federal regulations and legal rulings regarding admissions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rules cannot conflict with the HOA’s articles of incorporation, CC&Rs or bylaws, per Section 4350(c).—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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The settlement requires the university to ban student group bylaws restricting Zionist speakers and mandates antisemitism training.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Similar welcoming city ordinances have been approved by other cities and villages, although Dixon acknowledged that Elgin’s would be the most progressive in the state if approved.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Other jurisdictions have adopted similar ordinances, including the cities of West Sacramento and San Diego, and Placer and Nevada counties.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wang said her American citizenship was made possible by the 14th Amendment’s birthright citizenship guarantee and by changes to laws that had restricted Asian immigration.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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With that in mind, Egbert didn’t share her colleagues’ discomfort with pre-empting local laws.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Directories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directories. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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