Thesaurus results for GUIDELINE

guideline

noun

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 January, the FCC published guidelines clarifying how the equal time rule is enforced. —

David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026 But the new Medicare benefit comes with caveats, particularly around clinical guidelines and what happens when the short-term program ends. —

Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 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. —

The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 Although the state lays out some guidelines, the benefits can vary on circumstances. —

Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for guideline

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Opponents to the change, however, say there will be no easy way to ensure people are following these rules, and various state gun laws, when mailing easily concealable handguns.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Energy experts in Sardinia are also working with policymakers to change the rules around grid-connection requests.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026