as in rules
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
before the debate begins, let's lay out some ground rules
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Recent Examples of ground rules
After reports that Prince Harry had his own list of requests to go on with the reconciliation, there are now rumors that King Charles has his own ground rules, too, for the upcoming meeting.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite going no-contact, the woman finally approached her mother-in-law about establishing some ground rules in order to move forward.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
My 5 Moves For Senior Leaders Adopting AI Lay down your ethical ground rules early.
—Ori Lev-Ran, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That’s why new parents should set some grandparenting ground rules as soon as possible to avoid nasty arguments and frayed relationships down the road, according to bestselling author and parenting expert Esther Wojcicki.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
There won’t be a bottom until Americans resurrect some ground rules and enforce them against any violators (even on their own side).
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite going no-contact, the woman finally approached her mother-in-law about establishing some ground rules in order to move forward.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
My 5 Moves For Senior Leaders Adopting AI Lay down your ethical ground rules early.
—Ori Lev-Ran, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That’s why new parents should set some grandparenting ground rules as soon as possible to avoid nasty arguments and frayed relationships down the road, according to bestselling author and parenting expert Esther Wojcicki.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
There won’t be a bottom until Americans resurrect some ground rules and enforce them against any violators (even on their own side).
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground rules
Noun
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Reeves has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of bending her own fiscal rules on borrowing.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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While many students across Michigan face rules from districts or teachers limiting their phone use, the state has no law in place standardizing cellphone restrictions across school districts.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Therapists going the route of AI usage will need to be mindful of the latest laws and regulations pertaining to AI usage.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Suveyke Snyder noted that Scott fit the bill for the company’s search for a creative director who had a strong understanding of its luxe American brand codes, current female audience and a vision of the woman the brand wants to speak to in the future.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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The affected lots include codes 25084 and 25086, with expiration dates of March 2027.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Ground rules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20rules. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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