as in regulation
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
according to army regs, dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times
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Recent Examples of reg
As a car built before safety regs meant doors became big and windows shrank, the visibility on offer is refreshing to say the least.
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Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025
Even so, under former President Biden, the US Environmental Protection Agency moved to soften the incoming Corporate Average Fuel Economy regs meant to go into effect between model years 2027–2032.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
There's also climate change regs, union mandates, wholesale access requirements... all kinds of left-wing priorities on the program that divert resources away from the overall goal of closing broadband gaps.
—Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
But under Garland, the DOJ has a history of claiming the regs are not enforceable and of picking and choosing which ones to apply.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025
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Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025
Even so, under former President Biden, the US Environmental Protection Agency moved to soften the incoming Corporate Average Fuel Economy regs meant to go into effect between model years 2027–2032.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025
There's also climate change regs, union mandates, wholesale access requirements... all kinds of left-wing priorities on the program that divert resources away from the overall goal of closing broadband gaps.
—Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
But under Garland, the DOJ has a history of claiming the regs are not enforceable and of picking and choosing which ones to apply.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reg
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Studies show that napping supports emotional regulation, learning and memory consolidation.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Blackburn is confident the state will boost warning systems soon, but said that turning the tide on land use regulations could take years.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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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 other is Aaron Judge, who just long-jumped over everyone and is breaking all the rules for what a mortal-lock Hall of Famer has looked like.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 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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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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“Reg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reg. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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