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
So far, Toyota and the Project Rally One squad out of Belgium are the only constructors who have publicly committed to developing new cars for 2027’s WRC regs, which have been designed to be more affordable to attract manufacturer and team engagement.
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
And there are always regs and other guidance to write.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional all-tackle records, which must be weighed on shore and are often killed in the process, length records can be measured on the boat according to IGFA regs and then released.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
And there are always regs and other guidance to write.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional all-tackle records, which must be weighed on shore and are often killed in the process, length records can be measured on the boat according to IGFA regs and then released.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regs
Noun
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After some discussion on whether to add more regulations to self-checkout stations as the other cities have done, including a minimum on staff numbers, the council voted 5-2 this week, March 3, to at least further explore the idea.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, that law wouldn’t go into effect unless Washington state enacts similar regulations.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The gap helps explain why authorities are tightening FX rules even as exporters press for more predictable conversion mechanics.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Regs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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