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Recent Examples of directories
None appeared in building directories.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Serene, originally from Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, is listed for many years in the San Antonio city directories as a tile setter and as a contractor in later records.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
These inaccurate or misleading physician directories have for years been an obstacle for patients seeking in-network providers and have even led some to pay large sums out of pocket, or to delay or forgo care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Government officials and health care policy experts have called for fixes to error-prone provider directories for more than a decade.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The sandbox prevents modification of critical configuration files, system-level directories or files denied in permission settings.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Other ways to look include a local online search and checking online directories.
—Jessica Roy, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2026
CoolWorks and VagaJobs are both directories of seasonal work.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Serene, originally from Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, is listed for many years in the San Antonio city directories as a tile setter and as a contractor in later records.
—Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Referrals stall in part because provider directories are outdated, insurance coverage is unclear, and much coordination still relies on phone calls and faxes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
These inaccurate or misleading physician directories have for years been an obstacle for patients seeking in-network providers and have even led some to pay large sums out of pocket, or to delay or forgo care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Government officials and health care policy experts have called for fixes to error-prone provider directories for more than a decade.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The sandbox prevents modification of critical configuration files, system-level directories or files denied in permission settings.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Other ways to look include a local online search and checking online directories.
—Jessica Roy, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2026
CoolWorks and VagaJobs are both directories of seasonal work.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for directories
Noun
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Because the feudal courts, chivalric codes, and aristocratic patronage that had sustained it were gone.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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But more recently, particularly in the past decade, a tension has both emerged and persisted, as hinted at by the color-codes in the image above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unlike other international financial heavyweights like the IMF or the World Bank, the Paris Club lacks a legal mandate or statutes.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the college sports industry continues to evolve, DOJ will look for ways to apply already existing criminal statutes, like the wire fraud statute, to areas susceptible to fraudulent or corrupt conduct.—
Robert L. Boone,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Federal rules required that phone carriers be able to track the locations of phones for emergency services; Altman struck deals with carriers to tap these capabilities for the company’s use.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rules are riddled with conditional exemptions that even experienced attorneys struggle to interpret.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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An ad hoc committee — facilitated by former City Manager Bob Kiely — drafted a proposal to amend the bylaws as part of larger changes, but not all of the recommendations were completely passed on to the general membership.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rules cannot conflict with the HOA’s articles of incorporation, CC&Rs or bylaws, per Section 4350(c).—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This may mean changing your mindset; this may mean family therapy; this may mean taking a firmer stance on ground rules for respect in the home, in conjunction with your husband.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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You’re allowed to set ground rules for all connections — even friendships.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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And decibel levels would abide by local noise ordinances, with the facility’s HVAC system making about as much sound as a standard office system, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The complaint also alleges that the project is violating ordinances setting limits on lighting and noise levels, and an ordinance that prohibits storage of combustible materials, including diesel generators.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, some Idaho taxpayers can expect longer waits on refunds due to state tax conformity laws the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Hali Smith
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Directories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/directories. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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