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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
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.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
And what that really means is, if there are no regulations, then every OEM is going to go back to their cultural norm.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The work is being guided by state environmental regulations that govern the handling of asbestos and other hazardous materials that can become airborne, according to Jeff Auker, the city’s director of development services.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
After experiencing soaring housing costs and an influx of tourists, the city of Athens, Greece, is considering stricter regulations, Euronews reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 24 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
The Berlin Court of Auditors said Wedl-Wilson committed serious omissions and violated state budget regulations and other rules.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Hungary's economic crisis won't be solved alone by these funds, Darvas said, but by complying with EU regulations, the new government will signal that the country is a stable place for investments.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
However, a careful review of the statutes and connected regulations reveals that probably very few if any California common-interest developments will be affected by this law.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
And what that really means is, if there are no regulations, then every OEM is going to go back to their cultural norm.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The work is being guided by state environmental regulations that govern the handling of asbestos and other hazardous materials that can become airborne, according to Jeff Auker, the city’s director of development services.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
After experiencing soaring housing costs and an influx of tourists, the city of Athens, Greece, is considering stricter regulations, Euronews reported.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 24 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
The Berlin Court of Auditors said Wedl-Wilson committed serious omissions and violated state budget regulations and other rules.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Hungary's economic crisis won't be solved alone by these funds, Darvas said, but by complying with EU regulations, the new government will signal that the country is a stable place for investments.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
However, a careful review of the statutes and connected regulations reveals that probably very few if any California common-interest developments will be affected by this law.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 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 company targets mass production in 2027, alongside the start of commercial robotaxi operations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s government said Saturday that two CIA agents killed in a car crash in Chihuahua were unauthorized to participate in operations on Mexican soil.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 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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The indictment also charges Meade and West each with one count of conspiracy to obstruct and defeat the Internal Revenue Service, five counts of attempts to interfere with administration of internal revenue laws and seven counts of aiding or assisting the filing of false documents, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The humbling end to a mercifully brief career should be a warning to anyone else who might try to get elected by brazenly flouting the disclosure laws.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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That strategy also reflects the relative smaller pockets of Chinese AI firms and constraints in accessing cutting-edge chips under Washington’s export controls.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Passed as part of the misnamed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, the federal government is now instituting strict price controls on prescription drugs accessed through Medicare.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 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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Prior to that time, a conservative who dared toss the dirty indictment at his or her opponent would face disapproval from all directions, and, of course, condemnation from the legacy media.—
Bob Ehrlich,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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Now that her eldest son is in his 20s and her youngest son, 14, is old enough to stay home by himself, the actor feels ready to expand in all directions.—
Zeba Blay,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Regulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulations. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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