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
In line with existing sleep hygiene guidelines, Winter suggests keeping your bedroom between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Today, there are also consensus guidelines for managing building water systems, especially to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease.
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Robert Promisloff,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
The changes would establish statewide procedural guidelines with precise wording and stricter student-athlete residency verification requirements, which leaves less room for error.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
The team believes that future dietary guidelines may shift away from strict, absolute sugar restrictions and instead place a greater emphasis on maintaining a diverse, healthy population of gut bacteria through balanced nutrition.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Today, there are also consensus guidelines for managing building water systems, especially to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease.
—
Robert Promisloff,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
The changes would establish statewide procedural guidelines with precise wording and stricter student-athlete residency verification requirements, which leaves less room for error.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
The team believes that future dietary guidelines may shift away from strict, absolute sugar restrictions and instead place a greater emphasis on maintaining a diverse, healthy population of gut bacteria through balanced nutrition.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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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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There’s no doubt that Damien safety Gavin Williams, a USC commit, will be the standard for excellence this coming season.
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.
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Technical writers This job involves translating complex technical information into straightforward, readable guides for users.
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With the brilliant wit and warmth of Astrid Lindgren’s voice as our guide, our aim is to ensure Pippi remains a joyful, empowering icon for today’s children.
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Those also include new regulations on mail-in voting that are likewise facing legal challenges.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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So will the three-letter International Air Transport Association airport code, which is used in flight bookings and on baggage tags.
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Easley alone was able to develop code that was crucial in research of energy-conversion systems, which paved the way for hybrid vehicles like the Centaur upper-stage rocket.
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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The findings also pointed out that no public address system was used during the flooding, that some campers became separated from their counselors for the remainder of the flooding and counselors and campers were told to shelter in place in their cabins and await further instructions.
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Talent agencies are organizing around the same principle.
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Strand explained that one of the show’s guiding narrative principles is prioritizing the perspective of its doctors over smaller characters on the show.
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.
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Anthropic calls for more stringent regulation and supports efforts by states such as New York and California that have passed more aggressive AI laws.
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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