Thesaurus results for DIRECTORY

noun

Definition of directory

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a book that contains mandates and instructions for actions or conduct

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Recent Examples of directory Since it was launched nearly 36 years ago, IMDb has served as an online directory of TV shows and movies and the actors who appear in them. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Those names didn’t appear in a spot check of old phone books or business directories. — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 2 Sep. 2026 Because most of the unredacted logs listed only the officers’ initials, reporters spent weeks scouring agencies’ websites, city staff directories, statewide badge registries and news articles to reveal the officers’ identities. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Some are now on display at the Upper Darby Historical Society, including the staff directory, hospital charter, meeting minutes and photos of nurses. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for directory

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Its first choice, commercial American models, had refused to analyze some of the malicious code because of their safety restrictions.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026
The Guardian has explored the practical limitations that appear when smartphone conveniences disappear, including messaging platforms, maps, tickets, transit, rideshare and QR codes.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of code

Noun

At least some environmental legal experts seem confident that this dispute over the ESA isn’t about who has the authority to interpret the statute, though.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
In their ruling, the judges said the court and district attorney's office relied on a criminal statute for stealing when the case focuses more on a civil matter for deciding ownership.

— CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of statute

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But the show’s core constitution doesn’t leave much wiggle room for genre experiments, let alone tonal shifts into full-on song-and-dance mode.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
The constitution recognizes the right to vote for Moroccans living abroad, but there is no voting by mail or ballot boxes at Moroccan consulates.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of constitution

Noun

The system is a maze in which laws collide with gray areas, where layers upon layers of policy have accumulated over decades in a pile waiting for reform that has never come.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
California community colleges will be able to offer more bachelor’s degrees under a law signed by the governor.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of law

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Republicans criticize the law for allowing developers to ignore local zoning in some cases to build far more housing than the local regulations would otherwise allow.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
The Youngkin administration subsequently approved a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action to begin developing the regulation.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulation

Noun

Each package contains cooking instructions such as cook time and preferred cooking method.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Public libraries offer free SHSAT books with instructions, explanations, and complete sample tests, along with free online tutoring.

— Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of instruction

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Their sweeping measure, announced earlier this month, would permanently ban the development and deployment of artificial superintelligence and temporarily pause advanced AI development until federal safety rules are established.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Started by linebacker Jordyn Brooks, the three-takeaway rule has transformed into a weekly gauge in how the defense performs.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

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