1
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 Synonyms for regulations
Noun
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The State Department said the two countries exchanged notes to finalize an understanding that would stabilize diplomatic banking operations for each other's missions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025 -
News of the exchange came as Russian and US officials were meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss embassy operations.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Topline After 10,000 Air Canada striking flight attendants refused a government back-to-work order, Canada’s flagship carrier was forced to suspend operations and pull its financial guidance—while canceling flights for half a million passengers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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States are awaiting guidance from the federal government on the new work requirements, including the timeline for implementation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Gas prices have been a controversial issue and at the epicenter of political conversations regarding energy and the economy during the last two presidential administrations.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
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Through the turmoil of changing administrations and a global pandemic, scores of veteran prosecutors fled for private practice or judgeships, leaving large gaps in leadership.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Regulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulations. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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