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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
This would address the talent gap, reduce housing costs, and fill hundreds of thousands of jobs, despite union resistance and inconsistent state-level regulations.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
As a new Kansas law restricts phones in classrooms, one Johnson County school district is in the early stages of adopting two new policies to align with the regulations.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Last week, a federal judge temporarily paused the department's regulations reclassifying certain degree programs, therefore lowering borrowing caps.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
By establishing minimum federal standards and regulations for private benefit plans, the law aimed to protect workers’ pensions from fraud and mismanagement.
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Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Accessibility Old walls and new building regulations can be a challenge.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Kirkmeyer has campaigned on affordability and safety issues, Bottoms is pushing for a redo of the state's education system among other things and Marx wants to cut regulations and lower the cost of living.
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Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
America Healthy Again movement, the Supreme Court ruled that the maker of Roundup weedkiller cannot face failure-to-warn lawsuits in state courts, because federal regulations have found a cancer link unlikely and do not require a warning label.
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O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
As a new Kansas law restricts phones in classrooms, one Johnson County school district is in the early stages of adopting two new policies to align with the regulations.
—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Last week, a federal judge temporarily paused the department's regulations reclassifying certain degree programs, therefore lowering borrowing caps.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
By establishing minimum federal standards and regulations for private benefit plans, the law aimed to protect workers’ pensions from fraud and mismanagement.
—
Miranda Yaver,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Accessibility Old walls and new building regulations can be a challenge.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Kirkmeyer has campaigned on affordability and safety issues, Bottoms is pushing for a redo of the state's education system among other things and Marx wants to cut regulations and lower the cost of living.
—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
America Healthy Again movement, the Supreme Court ruled that the maker of Roundup weedkiller cannot face failure-to-warn lawsuits in state courts, because federal regulations have found a cancer link unlikely and do not require a warning label.
—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulations
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First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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Under federal rules, if a complaint about an infant formula — such as a report of an adverse event — shows a possible health hazard, the company must investigate.
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Rodríguez Castro helps oversee GAESA, has a hand in its operations and acts as a liaison between the organization and his grandfather.
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Catalan Fire Service head of operations Eduard Martinez said the blaze had a perimeter of 25 miles and firefighters may not be able to bring it under control on Sunday, EFE said.
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This incident seems to have been the result of two coinciding oversights, rather than one grievous wrong.
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Small oversights made before leaving the dock are what most often lead to serious situations on the water.
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They were reportedly convicted of violating local morality laws under an Islamic Sharia court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province.
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The agencies also encouraged states with price-gouging statutes to determine whether enforcement actions are warranted under those laws.
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Gartner has predicted that more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by 2027 over escalating costs, unclear value or weak risk controls.
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Work begins on JetZero’s first demonstrator This aircraft is intended to prove JetZero’s calculations on aerodynamics, structures, manufacturing, and flight controls.
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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.
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These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.
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Information about Spirit’s plans was equally scarce among managements of airports the airline serves.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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Importantly, these instructions often work better as guidance rather than mandates.
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“Regulations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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