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
How to decide how much gold to own Although there are general guidelines around how much gold to own, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
This includes guidelines for when and how AI can be used to replace human interactions.
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Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 June 2026
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
This includes guidelines for when and how AI can be used to replace human interactions.
—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for guideline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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And an Air Quality Alert was issued midday Thursday, due to ground level ozone concentrations reaching unhealthy standards, NWS forecasters say.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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While some details are still forthcoming, this guide explains how these accounts work, including details about who is eligible, what free money is available and how to maximize the long-term growth potential.
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Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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The family pursued legal action after finding that their pool was not built according to code, and put the settlement money toward founding a water safety nonprofit, The Zac Foundation.
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The Metropolitan Development Commission voted 5-3 to approve zoning regulations, which will then be passed on to the City-County Council to debate and vote on, before going into the city's zoning code.
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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Supporters argued Judeo-Christian traditions are fundamental to the nation's founding and should be reflected in classroom instruction.
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Trump sought to limit the long-standing constitutional principle – enshrined in the 14th Amendment in 1868 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 1898 – that those born in the United States are citizens.
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None of these principles require expensive infrastructure additions.
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Under state law, any single gift — or multiple gifts from the same source that add up to $50 or more during the annual period — must be disclosed.
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Millions of index cards, once restricted by German privacy laws and requiring a lengthy process to obtain, are now directly searchable online in German media, as of a few months ago, after the US National Archives published the surviving membership card files online.
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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