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 Microsoft's Copilot provides student learning coaches and teacher unit planners, complete with AI usage guidelines. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 There have been other cases as well, from California to South Carolina, with most of them going in the favor of athletes suing the NCAA over the eligibility guidelines enacted in June. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The district could make updates to its policies after the State Department of Education produces its guidelines surrounding artificial intelligence, spokesperson Dan Hollar told the Statesman. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026 The new federal guidelines are not without controversy, however. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Arizona’s Democratic Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly issued a joint statement also expressing support of the new operating guidelines. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Dietary guidelines recommend that most adults eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, so consuming just 10 milliliters of soy sauce amounts to nearly one-third of your daily sodium limit. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 Professional guidelines still consider the therapy experimental, though it’s been in use since the 1990s. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026 Still, Garnett noted in court that the government’s calculation of federal sentencing guidelines would call for a sentence of 24 to 30 years in prison. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

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Rooms are spacious by Tokyo standards and reliably comfortable, with the service consistency that makes Marriott a default for travelers who don't want any (unpleasant) surprises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Crib standards also change, as drop-sided cribs were banned from manufacture in 2011, with the most recent crib regulation update being August 1, 2026.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of standards

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In seeking a new trial, Anthony’s attorneys have argued that the June proceedings were marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Federal rules generally require more credentials and inspections for boats carrying more than six passengers for hire.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rules

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However, federal regulations passed in the late 1990s prohibit the government from sharing information that could reveal that the person getting deported applied for asylum.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Since vintage base ball league teams agree to abide by the same rules used in 1858, only 37 rules are applied to the sport, as compared to today’s numerous regulations guiding the players of today’s baseball games.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of regulations

Noun

Do apply a lawn fungicide shortly after sodding, and repeat about two weeks later following label instructions.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
To prevent this, always use distilled water and keep it clean, following the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

— Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of instructions

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The Irish will always be able to run the ball, but without those two cheat codes, more pressure falls on Carr and another group of unproven receivers to make chunk plays.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Today, those identification codes are printed on a product’s packaging, separate from the barcode.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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Scaling Bike Tourism With A Family-First Mentality Today, the company employs between 20 and 30 full-time staff, depending on the season, along with 75 local guides in a dozen countries.

— Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The roughly 15,000 outﬁtters and guides under permit on federal lands typically are very small businesses that depend on steady bookings.

— Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

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