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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
There are currently many options on the market, which can make deciding what to buy daunting without standardized eye protection guidelines.
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NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
The Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships, which is scheduled to meet this week, will stay the course and work on the guidelines for implementing the NZF.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
If the video includes content copied from the creator’s channel that does not adhere to fair use guidelines, YouTube suggests also submitting a copyright removal request.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
National guidelines outline what’s missing in that equation.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Enzalutamide is already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and listed in National Comprehensive Cancer Network treatment guidelines, so based on the study's results could be easily incorporated into a frontline combo intervention with the common hormone therapy.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Ellis adds that individual values or family guidelines on spending and saving can also impact percentages, as well.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
More than 3 million parent ratings helped define the new guidelines.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Meta said the changes are a response to parents who have asked for clearer guidelines and more control over their children’s experiences on Instagram.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
The Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships, which is scheduled to meet this week, will stay the course and work on the guidelines for implementing the NZF.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
If the video includes content copied from the creator’s channel that does not adhere to fair use guidelines, YouTube suggests also submitting a copyright removal request.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
National guidelines outline what’s missing in that equation.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Enzalutamide is already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and listed in National Comprehensive Cancer Network treatment guidelines, so based on the study's results could be easily incorporated into a frontline combo intervention with the common hormone therapy.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Ellis adds that individual values or family guidelines on spending and saving can also impact percentages, as well.
—Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
More than 3 million parent ratings helped define the new guidelines.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Meta said the changes are a response to parents who have asked for clearer guidelines and more control over their children’s experiences on Instagram.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Then unlimited human creativity invents new jobs that deliver more value overall, and living standards rise.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, blackout rules apply to certain TV markets.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to a report by Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Thompson will likely become a free agent soon, as would be his right under MLB rules because he was never placed on the Red Sox 40-man roster this year.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Liquor retailers, whose city regulations were set prior to the legalization of cannabis use in Minnesota, must be 300 feet from schools or churches.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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LaMalfa has been a strong supporter of farmers and ranchers, calling for fewer environmental regulations, more water projects, and opposing the reintroduction of wolves in Northern California.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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During the shutdown, essential employees who are still working should continue to document their hours in accordance with special instructions from their agency's payroll provider, according to OPM.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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When prompt instructions encouraged models to maximize rewards or hit specific financial goals, irrationality increased.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hill and his colleagues acknowledge that their study has limitations, such as relying on diagnostic codes - which aren't necessarily equivalent to actual allergy rates.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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No codes are needed and anyone who signs up can join the sale.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Stargazers may also want to check out our guides to the top telescope and binocular deals available in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island, the guides provide all that’s needed to explore sea caves by kayak, plus the extraordinary opportunity to snorkel through the giant kelp forests.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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