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as in rules
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days
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as in operations
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
the owner seldom visited the plant and did not take an active part in the regulation of the company
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as in oversights
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
the regulation of the soccer team was left entirely to the head coach and her assistants
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Recent Examples of regulations
The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.
—Alice Kaplan, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Also many factors must be considered, from the climate and ocean currents to state, national and international fishing regulations.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
States have widely varying regulations regarding raw milk, with some allowing retail sales in stores and others allowing sale only at farms.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The state is one of only a few in the country without such regulations.
—Wgme-Tv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Two cases in California and New Jersey challenging telehealth regulations are currently going through federal appeals courts.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
French, the former chair of the Tarrant County Republican Party, has run his campaign on limiting regulations, ending the Islamic invasion of Texas and removing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the railroad commission.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.
—Alice Kaplan, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Also many factors must be considered, from the climate and ocean currents to state, national and international fishing regulations.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
States have widely varying regulations regarding raw milk, with some allowing retail sales in stores and others allowing sale only at farms.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The state is one of only a few in the country without such regulations.
—Wgme-Tv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Two cases in California and New Jersey challenging telehealth regulations are currently going through federal appeals courts.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
French, the former chair of the Tarrant County Republican Party, has run his campaign on limiting regulations, ending the Islamic invasion of Texas and removing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the railroad commission.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulations
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Pro-immigration advocates, meanwhile, have accused the administration of punishing legal immigrants who are complying with immigration rules.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many states have more stringent rules, and regulations vary widely.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Current general manager Ryan Dell was promoted this past offseason from head of soccer operations, replacing Caitlin Carducci.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, before his start, Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young talked about Rocker needing to earn being part of the team’s future.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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From simple oversights to novel prompt injection attacks, there’s no telling what the next zero-day vulnerability will be, especially in the new agentic world that Ashley and Shimel say has already arrived.—
Justyn Newman,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mistakes or oversights in DOT regulations could lead to lawsuits or even injuries and deaths in the transportation system.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, some Idaho taxpayers can expect longer waits on refunds due to state tax conformity laws the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Hali Smith
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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There was no overarching policy, no time limits for its use in the classroom, and the safety controls were leaky.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Throughput increases, operational strain decreases, and the environment begins to function as an integrated system rather than a patchwork of manual controls.—
Alex Israel,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Increasingly, managements at the gleaming apartment complexes that have been built in the past few years are offering deals or discounts to prospective tenants, a practice that wasn’t happening back when the mega-wave of new apartment construction hit Connecticut after the pandemic.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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This overreach and weaponization of the government manifested especially clearly in burdensome regulations and guidance; in extensive and onerous supervisions; in investigations and cases, frequently leading to crushing penalties and injunctive terms unrelated to actual harm.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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Low-impact dyes, softer fabrications, and slub-character fabrics are among the key directions denim mills are pursuing for Fall/Winter 2027–2028.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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To tackle this issue, the new design boasts two sets of compressor blades rotating in opposite directions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Regulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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