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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Recent Examples of guideline
There is no specific guideline on the quantity of chia seeds to eat per day.
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Joy Emeh, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
Always check the item’s care guidelines before cleaning.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Drawing from the same federal guidelines as the defense, but with very different interpretation, the SDNY earlier this week recommended a sentence of 135 months or just over 11 years for Combs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
These included stronger congressional oversight, a 10-year term limit for FBI directors and investigative guidelines issued by the attorney general.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Joy Emeh, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
Always check the item’s care guidelines before cleaning.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Drawing from the same federal guidelines as the defense, but with very different interpretation, the SDNY earlier this week recommended a sentence of 135 months or just over 11 years for Combs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
These included stronger congressional oversight, a 10-year term limit for FBI directors and investigative guidelines issued by the attorney general.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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Schools must follow state mandates on instructional hours, but states typically don’t set strict rules on how long a lunch period should be, so some principals whittle it down to twenty or twenty-five minutes.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the rules laid down by Nobel in his 1895 will, the prizes can only honor up to three people per award — a growing challenge given the collaborative nature of much scientific research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The coaching staff enforces a heightened standard of execution.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Along with passing the map, the Utah legislature passed a bill on redistricting standards that amends Proposition 4, the law that came into play when Utah courts ruled the map needed to be redistricted.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Follow this guide and learn how to make the most of your next visit to Gordonsville for a solo day trip, a weekend with Mom, or a relaxing getaway with friends.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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But its lawmakers said these products needed regulation for the interest of public health and safety.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ben Rhodes, the two-time series champion, crashed into the wall on Lap 3 with heavy contact as his back bumper got into the tire barrier, bringing out the first caution — and only natural one until the final laps of regulation — of the race.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The computer scientists used an AI program to generate DNA codes for more than 75,000 variants of hazardous proteins – and the firewalls used by DNA manufacturers weren't consistently able to catch them.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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With the platform, numerous small businesses have created their first professional websites with no line of code written.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some ovens have a dehydrating setting, so consult the user manual for specific instructions.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Adjust lawncare practices such as mowing at the proper height and not over-irrigating and apply a fungicide, according to label instructions, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Every Monday after an Eagles game, Nick Sirianni reviews a personal checklist based on his core principles to determine how his team played — win or lose.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The right to citizenship at birth has long been a bedrock principle in the United States, widely accepted to have been granted by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution in 1868.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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The bill lists several topics teachers could discuss, including the religious background of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (which included Protestants and Deists), President George Washington's farewell address and the biblical Ten Commandments' influence on American law.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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By law, half of the 20,000 available scholarships are required to go to families with no income cap, meaning even those making $1 million or more could qualify.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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