as in regulations
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
according to army regs, dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times
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Recent Examples of regs
In lobbying for a looser interpretation of copyright regs, the big AI players have played up the fact that restrictions would give China an edge in the AI race.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
These special cells became known as regulatory T-cells, or T-regs.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Crime down since regs enacted Tony Sherman, owner of Terrapin Investments, bought the property in 2023 for $9 million.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
In addition to the general grant of regulatory authority, section 954(c)(6)(A) specifically grants the secretary the authority to prescribe regs to prevent the abuse of the purposes of section 954(c)(6).
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Click here for a full look at the regs that were approved by commissioners Wednesday.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
These special cells became known as regulatory T-cells, or T-regs.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Crime down since regs enacted Tony Sherman, owner of Terrapin Investments, bought the property in 2023 for $9 million.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
In addition to the general grant of regulatory authority, section 954(c)(6)(A) specifically grants the secretary the authority to prescribe regs to prevent the abuse of the purposes of section 954(c)(6).
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Click here for a full look at the regs that were approved by commissioners Wednesday.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regs
Noun
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When in doubt, check local laws and regulations.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Some experts, meanwhile, say that instead of demanding that insurers sell their stake in fossil fuel companies, advocates and policymakers should focus on modernizing regulations to persuade insurers to expand coverage in fire-prone areas.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Suarez is now the subject of a state ethics complaint, filed last month by a Miami Beach resident, claiming that his communications violate campaign finance rules.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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There is also no indication that the change is being done in coordination with the MPA, rather this is about framing the content rules for users.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Regs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regs. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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