as in regulations
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 regs
In addition to the general grant of regulatory authority, section 954(c)(6)(A) specifically grants the secretary the authority to prescribe regs to prevent the abuse of the purposes of section 954(c)(6).
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Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Click here for a full look at the regs that were approved by commissioners Wednesday.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025
Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Click here for a full look at the regs that were approved by commissioners Wednesday.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regs
Noun
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In November 2023, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology introduced new social media regulations, requiring platforms to register with the government, set up a local contact point, appoint a grievance officer and designate an oversight official.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the penalties for companies that do try to operate in the EU under onerous and complex regulations have been hefty.—
David Doty,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The big focus from the new rules are on things related to teams of super heroes.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Charter schools are overseen by independent boards, overwhelmingly, like nonprofit boards of directors that manage the oversight and then follow all or most of the same government rules related to public schools.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Regs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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