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
Defendants in such cases typically spend two years on parole, according to state sentencing guidelines.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 July 2025
Even if City Council ultimately places AMF Land Park Lanes on the local historic register, that doesn’t necessarily mean its owners would be compelled to operate it for bowling, per city preservation guidelines.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Phil also taught him to let the music, not guidelines, lead him.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 17 July 2025
While every situation is unique, the general guidelines for handling these claims are relatively consistent.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 July 2025
Even if City Council ultimately places AMF Land Park Lanes on the local historic register, that doesn’t necessarily mean its owners would be compelled to operate it for bowling, per city preservation guidelines.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Phil also taught him to let the music, not guidelines, lead him.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 17 July 2025
While every situation is unique, the general guidelines for handling these claims are relatively consistent.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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What if my neighbor doesn't follow Milwaukee's rules about weeds and grass?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The finding has long served as the foundation for a host of policies and rules to address climate change.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Meanwhile, traditional carmakers will no longer need to purchase EV regulatory credits from Tesla — which receives them for free because its vehicles are completely electric — as the Trump administration intends to stop fining traditional carmakers for missing emission standards.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Over time, assay came to specifically refer to testing the content or quality of metal or ore.. Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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More information about the Wisconsin State Fair For more information on state fair logistics, check out our guide to ticket deals, carry-in policies and more.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Ensuring that each relationship adheres to state-specific regulations—on everything from the number of allowable supervisees to the meeting and chart review requirements—can be a full-time operational challenge.—
Jesse Corn,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Smartphone use by children younger than 13 was associated with suicidal thoughts, worse emotional regulation, lower self-worth and detachment from reality, especially among girls, according to the study, which was published in the Journal of the Human Development and Capabilities.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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The new parking meter regulations will go into effect immediately, changing the city’s current code, according to the ordinance.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Hospitals in Taif declared a code yellow emergency, which signifies a disaster or mass casualty event, according to CNN News 18.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Opt-in systems are most effective when paired with instruction about disasters and how to respond to warnings, Sellnow said, making education a crucial responsibility of local governments.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Ripa's follow-up instructions, however, sent him off the deep end.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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The core principle is subtraction: removing burdens that weigh reps down, freeing them to excel at human-centric selling while allowing revenue operations to focus on strategic optimization rather than data cleanup.—
Leslie Lee,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Bad Bunny's new album, in addition to being a musical phenomenon, is a declaration of principles – a love letter to his homeland.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Tuscaloosa's first brewpub, opening after Alabama passed a 2009 gourmet beer law, spotlights musicians, writers and other artists in its Moon Room, serves stylized pub food with indoor-outdoor dining and offers classic pinball, video and board games inside.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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In 1965: In a landmark moment for health care, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed amendments to the Social Securities Act of 1935 into law, creating two federal health programs: Medicare and Medicaid.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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