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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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2
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 stewardships
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
Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.
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Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Therapists going the route of AI usage will need to be mindful of the latest laws and regulations pertaining to AI usage.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
From next year, the team will switch to Mercedes engines, and will hope to capitalize on the change in the technical regulations to move up the order.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Others worry about crossing the state’s powerful labor unions, which often demand a say in updating housing regulations.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
About a month after the Park Ridge City Council passed regulations on electric bikes and scooters, police Chief Bob Kempwirth told aldermen his officers are trying to recognize bike types and get the word out to young people who ride them.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The trade deal also commits to weakening the EU’s deforestation regulations and its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which dictates ESG information companies must make public.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Therapists going the route of AI usage will need to be mindful of the latest laws and regulations pertaining to AI usage.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
From next year, the team will switch to Mercedes engines, and will hope to capitalize on the change in the technical regulations to move up the order.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Others worry about crossing the state’s powerful labor unions, which often demand a say in updating housing regulations.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
About a month after the Park Ridge City Council passed regulations on electric bikes and scooters, police Chief Bob Kempwirth told aldermen his officers are trying to recognize bike types and get the word out to young people who ride them.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The trade deal also commits to weakening the EU’s deforestation regulations and its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which dictates ESG information companies must make public.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulations
Noun
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See rules for Competitive Wordle toward the end of this post.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both levels are far above EU rules demanding that individual members’ deficits should not exceed 3% of GDP, while their public debt should not surpass 60% of economic output.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Israel began ground operations within the city about a week ago.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Embedding causal inference to improve reasoning, reduce error cascades, and support safer, more reliable operations.—
Rajeev Ronanki,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tightening them further, and de-linking cost controls from revenue, just might.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Small oversights in design can lead to costly change orders later, so detail matters here.—
Yuvraj Kshirsagar,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As aviation grapples with its environmental footprint, leaders like Barberot demonstrate that sustainability advances often come from unexpected directions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Checking in with a pediatrician, school counselor, or a mental health professional can provide guidance before patterns worsen.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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These recommendations can provide nuanced clinical guidance on exactly who should receive a vaccine, when, in what scenarios, and in what time series, etc.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is the product of past administrations, Republican and Democrat, trying to silence victims.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows timelines to get FEMA aid flowing to Wisconsin have varied greatly across presidential administrations, spanning from just a few days to more than two months.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Regulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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