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
No matter what, the final decision is in the referee’s hands, per the IFAB guidelines.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
However, the most recent version of the guidelines for 2025-2030, updated in January 2026, removed the previous recommendation to limit intake to no more than one drink per day for women and two for men.
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Emma Fenske,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Any successful catches need to be killed humanely following strict state guidelines, as well as accurately documented.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Heiser recommends checking your mattress manufacturer's guidelines before purchasing a foundation.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
However, the most recent version of the guidelines for 2025-2030, updated in January 2026, removed the previous recommendation to limit intake to no more than one drink per day for women and two for men.
—
Emma Fenske,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Any successful catches need to be killed humanely following strict state guidelines, as well as accurately documented.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Heiser recommends checking your mattress manufacturer's guidelines before purchasing a foundation.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for guideline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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In the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, which borders Crimea, another video shows a man filling up a container in the back of his car while two women berate him for breaking the rules.
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The Marlins tacked on two runs in the second on Lopez’s ground-rule double and Hicks’ sacrifice fly.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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And an Air Quality Alert was issued midday Thursday, due to ground level ozone concentrations reaching unhealthy standards, NWS forecasters say.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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While some details are still forthcoming, this guide explains how these accounts work, including details about who is eligible, what free money is available and how to maximize the long-term growth potential.
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Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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The family pursued legal action after finding that their pool was not built according to code, and put the settlement money toward founding a water safety nonprofit, The Zac Foundation.
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The Metropolitan Development Commission voted 5-3 to approve zoning regulations, which will then be passed on to the City-County Council to debate and vote on, before going into the city's zoning code.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Plants need a good root system to hold onto water, and post-establishment watering instructions are important to follow.
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Trump sought to limit the long-standing constitutional principle – enshrined in the 14th Amendment in 1868 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 1898 – that those born in the United States are citizens.
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None of these principles require expensive infrastructure additions.
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Beginning Monday, the focus shifts to whether there is enough evidence for a trial and if the death penalty is warranted, said Paul Cassell, a University of Utah law professor and former federal judge.
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And even though Georgia law does not require this, all cyclists and scooterists should wear helmets.
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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