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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 guidelines
The bill would task the state’s attorney general with establishing the guidelines to determine unreasonably excessive prices for captive consumers, such as at airports, hospitals, sporting events, large festivals or in correctional facilities.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Current clinical guidelines do not specify the optimal amount of time they should be taken for.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The judge noted that the Supreme Court released guidelines last year for how lawyers use AI.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Constitution is baked into Claude’s thinking; previous versions were softer guidelines, but as Claude becomes more powerful, its maker has added constraints on dangerous behavior.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Stricter federal guidelines would help.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Read our community guidelines here.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Please read the guidelines before participating.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Current clinical guidelines do not specify the optimal amount of time they should be taken for.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The judge noted that the Supreme Court released guidelines last year for how lawyers use AI.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Constitution is baked into Claude’s thinking; previous versions were softer guidelines, but as Claude becomes more powerful, its maker has added constraints on dangerous behavior.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Stricter federal guidelines would help.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Read our community guidelines here.
—Forbestv, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Please read the guidelines before participating.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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The state spent more than $20 billion without uniform standards to measure effectiveness.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Hong Kong, this positions MKS to contribute to the HKPMCC’s governance and system design, ensuring interoperability with global standards.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These may include skipping meals, ignoring hunger clues, relying on rigid food rules and cutting out entire food groups, according to Garcia-Benson.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Seat-time rules should never be the reason a capable student fails.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The group hammered out details on things like identifying a chain of command for communication with ICE agents, talking through different possible scenarios and sorting through an understanding of judicial warrants and regulations.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The loss of seats was needed to be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, Perry said.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Follow instructions from local health officials and check back for updates.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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When purchasing a heated bird bath, always read the manufacturer instructions to ensure they are rated for your local temperatures.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Zyra, on the other hand, is a Ghillie pump informed by the design codes of sneakers.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The National Recovery Administration made agreements with industries about work hours, pay rates and price-fixing, creating more than 500 codes of fair practice for many industries.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Companion planting guides are a useful resource for planning the vegetable garden.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some guides worried that the decertification would mean the team might continue to ignore their safety concerns.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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