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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Finally, the dietary guidelines fail to state that people under age 21 should not consume alcohol at all.
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Paul Gilbert, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Under his plea agreement, Pagan faced a potential prison term of 10 to 16 months according to federal sentencing guidelines.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The talks are meant to forge new dam-operating guidelines to replace rules that are expiring later this year.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 31 Jan. 2026
If the parents are not in sync with those guidelines, the pediatrician can acknowledge this disparity and agree to work with the them over time to win their trust and ultimately fully immunize their child.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 31 Jan. 2026
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Paul Gilbert, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Under his plea agreement, Pagan faced a potential prison term of 10 to 16 months according to federal sentencing guidelines.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The talks are meant to forge new dam-operating guidelines to replace rules that are expiring later this year.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 31 Jan. 2026
If the parents are not in sync with those guidelines, the pediatrician can acknowledge this disparity and agree to work with the them over time to win their trust and ultimately fully immunize their child.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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All of Russia is centered around Putin’s rule, and Putin is represented as the powerful male leader upon whose shoulders Russian greatness rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rules of polite society would bar this particular group from fraternizing together in such a heedless manner, but the Bridgerton wrap party brought the crew together for what appears to have been a very good time indeed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, responsible hemp retailers that already use age restrictions, third-party testing and labeling standards are pushed out of the market, even for many nonintoxicating products.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Harmon is the all-time leader in assists at Texas, and she is situated to set her school's steals standard within the next couple of weeks.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Skywatchers hoping to capture their own views of distant solar system comets should check out our roundups of the best smart telescopes, cameras and lenses for astrophotography, along with our guide on how to view and photograph comets.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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To help ease your planning, consider this handy guide for each island’s must-visit features, proving there is something for everyone in this Caribbean gem.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other markers of glucose regulation — including fasting glucose, fasting insulin and measures of insulin resistance — were not significantly associated with Alzheimer’s risk, the researchers noted.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Incredibly, when setting monetary policy, the Fed ignores the value of the dollar and the impact taxes and regulations have on economic activity.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This is often the case with outdated wiring or plumbing that needs to be replaced to meet current building codes.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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More and more companies are choosing to deploy AI locally on their own servers, for regulatory reasons, codes of conduct, or in some countries due to limited access to cloud services.—
Sylvain Duranton,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fireplaces in guest rooms come with a lighting kit and instructions, but the team is more than happy to come set up a roaring blaze for you.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other university systems in Texas have also placed restrictions on classroom instruction or have begun internal reviews of course offerings following a new state law.—
Juan A. Lozano,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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That anything-for-a-laugh ethos is not a flaw in his canon but its animating principle.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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For businesses operating across borders, the rule of law is not an abstract principle.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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The move comes as nine local district attorneys launched a coalition this week to assist in prosecuting federal law enforcement officers who violate state laws.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The documents were disclosed as mandated by a law requiring the government to open its files on the late financier and his confidant and onetime girlfriend, Maxwell.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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