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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
Previously, each sport within the IOC’s international federation was allowed to set its own guidelines for trans inclusion.
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Abby Monteil, Them., 11 Nov. 2025
The poverty guidelines vary based on household size and annual income.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Those that do participate are expected to follow guidelines regarding items placed on the table and where they are situated, said Lauren Lilly, marketing coach for Bubba's 33.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The college welcomes anyone to attend its upcoming Pow Wow, but for non-Native attendees, remember to keep certain guidelines in mind to be a respectful observer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Last week’s story in The Telegraph was based on a lengthy memo by Michael Prescott, who had been hired to advise the BBC on editorial standards and guidelines.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
This amount aligns with dietary guidelines and shouldn’t raise your risk of certain health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
After all the warnings and guidelines, Gore takes a gentler view.
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 10 Nov. 2025
This recall makes these vehicles noncompliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard guidelines.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Abby Monteil, Them., 11 Nov. 2025
The poverty guidelines vary based on household size and annual income.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Those that do participate are expected to follow guidelines regarding items placed on the table and where they are situated, said Lauren Lilly, marketing coach for Bubba's 33.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The college welcomes anyone to attend its upcoming Pow Wow, but for non-Native attendees, remember to keep certain guidelines in mind to be a respectful observer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Last week’s story in The Telegraph was based on a lengthy memo by Michael Prescott, who had been hired to advise the BBC on editorial standards and guidelines.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
This amount aligns with dietary guidelines and shouldn’t raise your risk of certain health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
After all the warnings and guidelines, Gore takes a gentler view.
—Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 10 Nov. 2025
This recall makes these vehicles noncompliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard guidelines.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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For starters, he or she will be armed with some of the top TV and film incentives in the nation, crediting up to 40 percent of qualified expenses against taxes for productions that meet a series of minimum standards.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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World Athletics sets the rules, handles drug testing and organizes the championships, among other duties, but still doesn’t have the power to make the more sweeping changes Lyles thinks track and field needs.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Define which work belongs where, give people the tools and ergonomics to do it well, and write the rules down so the next hire doesn’t have to guess.—
Jason Phillips,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Justice is empowered under the federal securities laws to protect the integrity of the American capital markets by enforcing the securities laws and regulations.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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In September, Nevada’s Bureau of Water Pollution Control fined the company nearly $250,000 for violating environmental regulations nearly 800 times in the last two years, including for spilling untreated groundwater onto public roads and not reporting it to authorities, ProPublica first reported.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With all cleaning solutions for every area, Mock recommends reading the labels, instructions, and any warnings very thoroughly to ensure the proper use.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The most successful acquisitions are the ones where the buyer commits to heritage and maintaining the values, the identity and the codes of the brand, while evolving them and growing the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Across subreddits, cohorts on X, Discord servers, Facebook groups, and even LinkedIn pages, Lopez tracked chatbot enthusiasts sharing codes, manifestos, glyphs, diagrams, and poetry generated with AI, and presenting the material as profound glimpses into a shifting reality.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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By January 2024, the company was releasing how-to video guides on setting up with a seed phrase.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the guides were unable to recover the three skiers due to the depth.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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