as in rule
something usually in writing that shows or tells how something should be done
The government has issued new guidelines for following a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some basic guidelines for helping you choose a dishwasher.
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Recent Examples of guideline
This concept has been quickly adopted by street style leaders, who have not missed the opportunity to redefine aesthetic guidelines within the office.
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Circular design guidelines and the growing demand for technical fabrics have placed a greater emphasis on textiles in recent years.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
The phone pouches will be a tool to help ensure adherence to already established middle school guidelines that require students to put away their phones during the school day, said Mark Gonnella, U-46’s coordinator of culture.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
In Europe, new guidelines now allow diagnosis without the biopsy, under certain criteria.
—Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Circular design guidelines and the growing demand for technical fabrics have placed a greater emphasis on textiles in recent years.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
The phone pouches will be a tool to help ensure adherence to already established middle school guidelines that require students to put away their phones during the school day, said Mark Gonnella, U-46’s coordinator of culture.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
In Europe, new guidelines now allow diagnosis without the biopsy, under certain criteria.
—Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Who Will Win Gypsy, which puts a new spin on a Broadway standard with a Black family at the center, will win over the also-excellent (and favored by many others) Sunset Blvd.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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As the company gears up to celebrate five years of redefining the industry standard, its mission for the future remains clear: bringing ideas to life and creating new revenue sources for small businesses.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Our guide pulls out a cowrie shell, a gleaming charm sitting in the middle of her hand.—
Jaha Nailah Avery
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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As part of our guides to the sides that will feature in the tournament, James Horncastle gives you the background on River Plate.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Hormonal factors Hormonal fluctuations as part of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and perimenopause can impact emotional regulation, sometimes significantly, according to Dr. Potter.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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Texas lawmakers followed suit, and Abbott signed House Bill 1325 into effect in 2019, allowing the production and regulation of hemp, which comes from the cannabis sativa plant.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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While bar tabs require handing over a physical credit card—something that feels outdated to a smartphone-native generation—Gen Z prefers the immediacy and security of tapping a phone or using a QR code.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Don’t forget to use code DADSGRADS50 to maximize your savings.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The only instructions for the theater audience that night will be to get their butts in the seats before curtain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Residents were advised to heed official warnings throughout the severe weather cycle and stay alert for any additional storm advisories or emergency instructions.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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This principle seems obvious, yet many measurement approaches inadvertently push brands toward funnel imbalance.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Looking ahead, Sartori believes the principles guiding Zegna’s evolution — craftsmanship, timelessness and genuine customer relationships — will become increasingly important as luxury consumers seek lasting value over temporary satisfaction.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Newsom said in a court filing on Thursday that troops had moved beyond those allowable duties to actively assist ICE agents in making arrests, in violation of a federal law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which is designed to prevent the military from being used as a domestic police force.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Oyun-Erdene’s supporters say his ouster had three drivers: Firstly, and with a dash of irony, his relentless pursuit of official graft, including a draft law his cabinet just submitted that would compel all public officials to justify their income.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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