Thesaurus results for GUIDELINES

guidelines

noun

plural of guideline

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 While some guidelines for penalties related to gambling have changed in recent years, NCAA rules still call for a permanent loss of eligibility for any player who wagered on his own team. —

ABC News, 15 June 2026 In a statement, the Civil Defense Authority urged people to be cautious when visiting natural and volcanic sites in the country, keep away from edges and follow public safety guidelines. —

Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The committee that came up with the new guidelines further acknowledged that many technosignatures beyond radio transmissions can now be detected as evidence of extraterrestrial life. —

Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 June 2026 When organizations rely on managers to lead strictly by their own personal guidelines, the employee experience becomes highly fragmented. —

Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The cost to enroll in the program is expected to be between $2,500 and $3,000 and depending on guidelines, some many qualify for tuition reimbursements. —

Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 However, if that's not possible or the clothing doesn't meet other current safety guidelines, such as items that are not flame-resistant, it should not be donated, according to Nelson. —

Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 13 June 2026 Fibermaxxing is the deliberate effort to push daily fiber intake as high as possible — often well beyond what dietary guidelines recommend. —

Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 Dependents are often minor children, but can also include siblings or other relatives in specific cases, according to IRS guidelines. —

Annie Nova, CNBC, 13 June 2026

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The service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Activities include vacation standards like pools and a beach club along with less typical offerings like horseback riding on the beach, beach shelling by golf cart, and the resort’s Hawk Walk.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026