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
Although laws and rules differ by state, city, or building, there are general guidelines that can help address these issues.
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
The 5% target is well beyond what any NATO country currently spends on defense, and a significant increase on the previous 2% guideline laid out by the organization.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 June 2025
This column reflects her opinion, and not necessarily those of the University of Colorado.
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Wanda James, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
This means establishing clear governance structures, feedback mechanisms, and guidelines for prosocial AI deployment.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
The 5% target is well beyond what any NATO country currently spends on defense, and a significant increase on the previous 2% guideline laid out by the organization.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 June 2025
This column reflects her opinion, and not necessarily those of the University of Colorado.
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Wanda James, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
This means establishing clear governance structures, feedback mechanisms, and guidelines for prosocial AI deployment.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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Going by this assessment, the Republican bill would violate the rule that determines what legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, which could force Republicans to amend significant portions of the legislation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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But Stella lives in London in the 1860s, and the rules and roles for young women, especially young Black women like Stella, are strict.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Trying to fit into societal standards is a losing game, especially as a woman in pop.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Companies operating in Europe face substantial fines—potentially $100 million or more annually for some companies that can’t meet emissions standards.—
Nicole LeBlanc,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Stargazers looking to understand Earth’s natural satellite better should check out our ultimate guide to exploring the lunar surface, along with our guides to the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the solar system.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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Check out our guides to the Best Sleeping Bags and the Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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In short, a universal injunction is a court order that prohibits the government from enforcing a law, regulation or policy against anyone - not just the plaintiffs in a case.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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Looking Ahead As businesses navigate an increasingly complex global landscape—shaped by economic pressures, shifting regulations and evolving workforce expectations—talent strategies need to be both resilient and adaptive.—
Luis Peralta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Shirting ranged from classic fits to oversized, and toyed with house codes in an asymmetric tank.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Their output is always reviewed by a peer, who is also encouraged to utilize AI for their own code comprehension.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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The anonymous eight men and four women on the panel got the case at 11:30 a.m. after hearing a two-hour instruction on the law from Manhattan Federal Judge Arun Subramanian and deliberated through lunch.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Applying for a Nordstrom credit card is simple—just head to Nordstrom.com and follow the application instructions.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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And while these employees can in principle save money on their own, many are forced to prioritize putting food on the table and paying the bills in the present over building a nest egg for the future, the study found.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Finally, while its decision in CASA dealt only with the injunctive powers of courts, the Court should act on its own principles and return as swiftly as possible to resolve Trump’s challenge to constitutional birthright citizenship.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 June 2025
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The House passed the Senate version of the BBB on July 3; President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4th.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Sotomayor wrote her own dissent of the majority’s ruling that fuel producers can challenge California emissions standards under a federal air pollution law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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