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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
However, in the United States, there are no federal guidelines that dictate how much or when airlines must reimburse passengers, which makes things murky.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Simply, follow the same guidelines in reverse by pushing the wake-up time and bedtime a little earlier rather than later in anticipation of the time change.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways While general guidelines suggest 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio weekly, those aiming for weight loss may need up to 250 minutes or more.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
With these guidelines in mind, below are a few simple ways to practice kitchen witchery this spooky season.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
However, a spokesman for the agency said that officials cannot force outside agents to follow the guidelines.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Singapore formed a government advisory committee on ambient air quality in 2010 to recommend national air quality targets based on global guidelines and scientific findings.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
When reached for comment by Rolling Stone, a spokesperson for Amazon said that site has content guidelines that limit what books are allowed and remove books that violate guidelines or copyright.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
So some of the face match results may be false positives from channels that have used a short clip under fair use guidelines.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Simply, follow the same guidelines in reverse by pushing the wake-up time and bedtime a little earlier rather than later in anticipation of the time change.
—Dina Roth Port, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Key Takeaways While general guidelines suggest 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio weekly, those aiming for weight loss may need up to 250 minutes or more.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
With these guidelines in mind, below are a few simple ways to practice kitchen witchery this spooky season.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
However, a spokesman for the agency said that officials cannot force outside agents to follow the guidelines.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Singapore formed a government advisory committee on ambient air quality in 2010 to recommend national air quality targets based on global guidelines and scientific findings.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
When reached for comment by Rolling Stone, a spokesperson for Amazon said that site has content guidelines that limit what books are allowed and remove books that violate guidelines or copyright.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
So some of the face match results may be false positives from channels that have used a short clip under fair use guidelines.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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Rather than impose standards on the squad from above, both counted on senior players to set an example.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Assemblies of God enforces a national credentialing system for ministers, giving the General Council power to discipline, restore or expel those who fail to meet its theological and moral standards.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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The new rules went into effect for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in 2023, according to an internal memo obtained by The National.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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If the high court rules in the favor of the comptroller general who filed the suit, the port sale would be annulled.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 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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On both ends, a luxury car service was arranged — with specific instructions for the driver about Bread’s motion sickness.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Grayson was charged with first-degree murder but an option for second-degree murder was added to jury instructions before deliberations began.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Idris Elba, who plays the president in A House of Dynamite, reads the series of codes in the final minutes of the movie, but his actual commands are never shown.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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In one of those lawsuits, an attorney for a delivery driver said in 2022 that the building's support columns were not anchored to the floor, in violation of building codes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 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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