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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
On Friday afternoon, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made its annual announcement of new awards rules and campaign promotional regulations for the upcoming 99th Oscars scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
But these regulations are also determined from a business perspective, something Norris acknowledged drivers can sometimes forget.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
That's all in the face of a shrinking indigenous workforce, calls to rein in immigration which the government is responding to with more stringent regulations for entrepreneurs, a potential rise in tourism, and a growing need for foreign workers to meet its 2040 growth targets.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
As far as campaign promotional regulations, the Academy dictated that screenings with Q&A sessions or panel discussions before nominations may now have up to two moderators instead of one moderator.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
But even then, manufacturers are likely to import cheaper material from elsewhere — from places where energy costs, environmental regulations and worker protections aren’t baked into the cost.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
All rules, regulations and dates remain subject to change.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
At the time, Polis acknowledged the need for tighter regulations but said he was influenced to reject the bill after Uber threatened to leave the state if the bill passed.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Adelphi offers policy proposals across the IP spectrum that are meant to counterbalance the international strengthening of IP laws, regulations, and enforcement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
But these regulations are also determined from a business perspective, something Norris acknowledged drivers can sometimes forget.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 May 2026
That's all in the face of a shrinking indigenous workforce, calls to rein in immigration which the government is responding to with more stringent regulations for entrepreneurs, a potential rise in tourism, and a growing need for foreign workers to meet its 2040 growth targets.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
As far as campaign promotional regulations, the Academy dictated that screenings with Q&A sessions or panel discussions before nominations may now have up to two moderators instead of one moderator.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
But even then, manufacturers are likely to import cheaper material from elsewhere — from places where energy costs, environmental regulations and worker protections aren’t baked into the cost.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
All rules, regulations and dates remain subject to change.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026
At the time, Polis acknowledged the need for tighter regulations but said he was influenced to reject the bill after Uber threatened to leave the state if the bill passed.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Adelphi offers policy proposals across the IP spectrum that are meant to counterbalance the international strengthening of IP laws, regulations, and enforcement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulations
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon offered few details about which troops or operations would be affected.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Spirit Airlines, the pioneering discount airline that shook up the budget travel business, is shutting down its operations.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Both legislators were influenced by a CalMatters series investigating the loopholes and oversights that allow dangerous drivers to stay on the road.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still, the absence of a series win remains one of the more glaring oversights.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Becerra proposes to require cities and counties to approve or deny building permits within 90 days, loosening certain regulations for infill projects and reforming construction defect laws to encourage more construction of entry-level condos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The proposal would allow NYC a pilot program requiring the installation of technology that detects speed, and slows drivers down, particularly those who have a long rap sheet of breaking speeding laws.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Encryption, anonymization, and tight controls help, but do not fix the underlying integration gap.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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But progress has triggered tougher regulations, with Chinese authorities introducing national rules requiring real-name registration for all drone operators and tighter controls on flight approvals.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Increasingly, managements at the gleaming apartment complexes that have been built in the past few years are offering deals or discounts to prospective tenants, a practice that wasn’t happening back when the mega-wave of new apartment construction hit Connecticut after the pandemic.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 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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This overreach and weaponization of the government manifested especially clearly in burdensome regulations and guidance; in extensive and onerous supervisions; in investigations and cases, frequently leading to crushing penalties and injunctive terms unrelated to actual harm.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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Staff were stationed throughout, giving runners directions, passing out water and cheering us on.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Regular service on the Tehran–Moscow route will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in both directions, IRNA reported, citing officials with Mahan Air.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Regulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulations. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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