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as in rules
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days
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as in operations
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
the owner seldom visited the plant and did not take an active part in the regulation of the company
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as in oversights
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
the regulation of the soccer team was left entirely to the head coach and her assistants
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Recent Examples of regulations
As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
To receive a cart, applicants must be 18 years or older, live in LA County, be self-employed as a sidewalk vendor, earn less than $75,000 annually from vending, operate within either unincorporated LA County or the City of LA, and commit to full compliance with public health and safety regulations.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Of course, those regulations reflect the local population’s desire to keep the environment pristine.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Several governments throughout Asia have passed regulations against the production of deepfakes, usually in the context of preventing cybercrime, fraud, and election interference.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
But as automakers push for looser regulations, safety advocates and some state lawmakers have called for stricter guardrails on deployment and for mandating human supervision during testing.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Authorities were looking into whether the material conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Until now, Siren has been Tender’s most profitable customer, and, despite the new regulations, Jonah doesn’t see a looming problem.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The material should not be provided to any person in a jurisdiction where its provision or use would be contrary to local laws, rules, or regulations.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
To receive a cart, applicants must be 18 years or older, live in LA County, be self-employed as a sidewalk vendor, earn less than $75,000 annually from vending, operate within either unincorporated LA County or the City of LA, and commit to full compliance with public health and safety regulations.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Of course, those regulations reflect the local population’s desire to keep the environment pristine.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Several governments throughout Asia have passed regulations against the production of deepfakes, usually in the context of preventing cybercrime, fraud, and election interference.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
But as automakers push for looser regulations, safety advocates and some state lawmakers have called for stricter guardrails on deployment and for mandating human supervision during testing.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Authorities were looking into whether the material conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Until now, Siren has been Tender’s most profitable customer, and, despite the new regulations, Jonah doesn’t see a looming problem.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The material should not be provided to any person in a jurisdiction where its provision or use would be contrary to local laws, rules, or regulations.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulations
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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The shooting, which came one day after a federal agent shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis, prompted protests over federal agents' aggressive tactics during immigration enforcement operations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Some government offices and financial institutions were damaged during the unrest, residents said, while merchants reported being ordered to reopen businesses despite ongoing security operations.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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In another show, with a lesser writer, such incongruities could be read as character inconsistencies, accidental oversights, mistakes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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This update is the latest in a story with a laundry list of mistakes and oversights made by the administration since hiring Cook.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Penn may have actually violated one of California’s clean air laws.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The project involves removing asbestos and lead contamination, updating the facilities to be compliant with accessibility laws, and upgrading electrical and ventilation systems.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The bank rose 4% after posting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and offering promising guidance.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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The new guidance recommends three servings of full-fat dairy a day but caps saturated fat at 10% of daily calories per day.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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While driving around, Wilson spotted Ruiz walking to work and stopped to ask for directions.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly enough, gold and silver moved in the opposite directions, reaching record highs, according to a Bloomberg article.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Regulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulations. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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