as in standards
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
After the host reads the guidelines, people can suggest changes which are discussed until there’s consensus.
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Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In April Judge Roach issued strict media guidelines for the trial, including a limit of nine media members and prohibiting photography and digital recording of court activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Kim Creadick, Highlands Ranch 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.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Sometimes the guidelines are just that—guidelines.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Rinsch would face eight to 10 years in prison under federal guidelines, per Variety.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
This included figuring out how to pay visiting scientists who had ignored all instructions and come with the wrong visa, or hiring summer help outside the allowable guidelines.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Equipment can fail; guidelines can break; visibility can become nigh on impossible.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Rather, Town staff acted in accordance with the Town's social media guidelines and with a focus on maintaining a safe and respectful online environment.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In April Judge Roach issued strict media guidelines for the trial, including a limit of nine media members and prohibiting photography and digital recording of court activity.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Kim Creadick, Highlands Ranch 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.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Sometimes the guidelines are just that—guidelines.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Rinsch would face eight to 10 years in prison under federal guidelines, per Variety.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
This included figuring out how to pay visiting scientists who had ignored all instructions and come with the wrong visa, or hiring summer help outside the allowable guidelines.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Equipment can fail; guidelines can break; visibility can become nigh on impossible.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Rather, Town staff acted in accordance with the Town's social media guidelines and with a focus on maintaining a safe and respectful online environment.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
Noun
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The service Service staff here operate to the highest standards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In recent months, the scrutiny has expanded, with a new layer of fact-checking and standards installed by corporate.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The Lottery Commission voted Tuesday to authorize regulatory amendments that Executive Director Mark William Bracken said would set rules and regulations for iLottery games.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Supervisors have awarded grants to groups that have run afoul of state rules for charities, and some grants have lacked documentation showing they were properly spent.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Noun
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However, a look at records maintained by the South Coast Air Quality Management District show that some plants that use MMA have checkered pasts for keeping up with regulations.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Below, check out the differences between the VPNs, along with step-by-step instructions on how to use them to watch Love Island UK in the US.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
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Hence, sharing complex mission data or receiving new instructions forces the drones to halt operations and swim all the way back to the surface.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Makes sense that this is a the Mandarin, an Asian group with different codes for luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Companies can’t hand over important access codes to unsecured AI agents, making cyber a key component of AI infrastructure.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The group closely manages its propaganda and marketing with several guides that members must strictly adhere to.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Outfitters booked hunts for 30 or 40 days and sent the hunters out with a full staff of Indian guides, cooks, and wranglers.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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