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
Follow your manufacturer’s guidelines for replacement of water filters.
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Jake Allen, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Safe consumption guidelines: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommends consuming two to three servings of fish per week for people not allergic to fish.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025
The American Cancer Society (ACS) offers screening guidelines for breast cancer, colon and rectal cancer and polyps, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Depending on the application of new guidelines, your support might be ripe for revision.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Jake Allen, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Safe consumption guidelines: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommends consuming two to three servings of fish per week for people not allergic to fish.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025
The American Cancer Society (ACS) offers screening guidelines for breast cancer, colon and rectal cancer and polyps, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
Depending on the application of new guidelines, your support might be ripe for revision.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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Despite soaring living costs and economic pressures, Gen Z is rewriting the rules on money—saving, hustling, and redefining what financial success looks like.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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That’s, in part, because the Council would have to pull off an override on the Bally’s matter by early next week due to rules that set a tighter timeline for objecting to mayoral vetoes on land use matters.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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And its findings raise questions as to whether some foundations may have violated accounting standards and federal tax laws.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Automation tools and software can simplify the tracking of regulatory changes, ensuring that companies are always up to date with the latest standards.—
Ted Kail,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Merry Maids offers an excellent guide to cleaning various types of countertops, most of which can become sparkling clean in seconds with a bit of soap and water.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The transfer of the unused amount is known as portability, though that term isn’t used in the tax code or regulations.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The American Medical Association, open to all medical students and physicians, and the American College of Emergency Physicians both support state and federal laws or regulations that would require ERs to staff a doctor around the clock.—
Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Passengers would purchase tickets online, including with a QR code available at stations.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
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Call 1-800-342-8237 and give offer code W-EK to subscribe.—
tennessean.com,
tennessean.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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If the superintendent decides to have a second consecutive e-learning day, there will be synchronous instruction.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The program supports plastic-carbon footprint reporting and aligns with extended producer responsibility (EPR) principles, helping businesses prepare for regulatory shifts while promoting long-term environmental and operational resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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The 12-step program is based on Biblical principles.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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But a sprawling expanse of abusive online behavior doesn’t technically violate federal laws or individual company policies.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Restrictions should include prohibiting sharing information about residents, removing federal agents from local police facilities, and rescinding or narrowing authorizations to enforce local law.—
Spencer Reynolds,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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