as in rule
something usually in writing that shows or tells how something should be done
The government has issued new guidelines for following a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some basic guidelines for helping you choose a dishwasher.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 May 2025
The complaint says that the U.S. government has followed certain guidelines for operating in sensitive locations for decades.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Check the city’s recycling guidelines, as processes vary by region.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Last week, Kennedy directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to produce new guidelines for treating measles.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 May 2025
The complaint says that the U.S. government has followed certain guidelines for operating in sensitive locations for decades.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Check the city’s recycling guidelines, as processes vary by region.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Last week, Kennedy directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to produce new guidelines for treating measles.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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In the 13th century, the papacy was vacant for almost three years before the election of Gregory X, who tightened up conclave rules.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The author of that rule change, Garth Glissman, is an SEC associate commissioner and driving force behind the effort to pass a similar rule for men’s college hoops.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Not only do these five options live up to our (very) high standards, but they have been tested over time, throughout all seasons and weather, and in different parts of the country (including rainy Seattle, WA).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Trade enforcement experts are warning international shipping will experience massive delays as both customs brokers and U.S. customs officials transition to the more rigorous vetting standards.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The program dives into how gut health impacts mood, stress and mental clarity with an approachable guide for resetting your microbiome in just one week.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Lawmakers also nearly issued the first veto override of Gov. Jared Polis’ seven-session tenure as part of a greater bucking of the state’s chief executive that also included sidestepping his desire to delay new artificial intelligence regulations.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Colorado made history in 2024 by becoming the first state in the nation to enact comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The town code officer will enforce the ordinance, issuing fines of $100 for first violations, $200 for second ones, and $500 for third ones.—
Shawn P. Sullivan,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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To cut a long story very short, the sting is to try and get the victim to send a 2FA Gmail account recovery code that will be sent.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Instead of traditional teachers, Alpha employs guides who focus on coaching and emotional support, while AI handles the academic instruction.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Her original post had included a link to a website that provided instructions for buying the tokens.—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Apply principles of least privilege for specific assets and user roles.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Under normal principles of privacy law, information ceases to be private once it is widely known by the public.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The Mahsa movement brought changes within society, but in Iran’s official cinema, which operates under the supervision of the government, censorship laws remain firmly in place.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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New laws in five states Others have followed Trump and Kennedy's lead.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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