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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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
On top of that, Republicans are planning to go forward without a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian on whether the scoring change fits within the guidelines for passing tax cut bills with a simple majority.
—Kevin Freking, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
The National School Lunch Program, which provides low-cost or free meals for students, is required to meet those guidelines in its regulations.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the guidelines also advise establishing a consistent bedtime.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
On top of that, Republicans are planning to go forward without a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian on whether the scoring change fits within the guidelines for passing tax cut bills with a simple majority.
—Kevin Freking, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
The National School Lunch Program, which provides low-cost or free meals for students, is required to meet those guidelines in its regulations.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the guidelines also advise establishing a consistent bedtime.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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Dunne’s Back-Pay Argument Dunne committed to LSU in 2017, four years before the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Interim rules went into effect.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This is meant as a general breakdown of the process and not a rule for each individual's circumstances.—
Alyson Hurt,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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China’s film regulators also maintain strict censorship standards for film content and choose the release dates for all movies, reserving the most lucrative holiday windows for local Chinese films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her lawsuit also alleges Conrad inflicted emotional distress and violated business and professional standards during four job interviews over the past year.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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If Chelsea are found to have breached UEFA’s regulations, then the most likely outcome is a fine, given the governing body has dished out this punishment in the past.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Imagine if the party ever gains power with a true believer — who declares a climate emergency and imposes crippling environmental regulations while pursuing other policies to tighten the government’s grip on the economy.—
Philip Klein,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fairchild Studio: What are some of the standout timepieces from the latest collection? C.S.: Speaking about the anniversary design codes, the guilloche pattern stands out!—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Customers will show a QR code to unlock their window.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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Through the years, North talked about his experiences as a child actor, saying producers were most interested in obtaining a performance out of him while his schooling was neglected, despite California laws requiring three hours of instruction a day for child actors.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The apprentices also earn a progressive wage beginning at $15 an hour and technical instruction provided by the state Department of Education, among other benefits.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
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In the exploration phase, deep knowledge allows for meaningful manipulation and novel combinations of knowledge based on the fundamental rules and principles within a field of expertise to produce creative solutions.—
Ming-Chien Chyu,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now we are no longer trusted as a viable partner that will stand by our word and our democratic principles.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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But on Friday, California’s Second Appellate District reversed that ruling under a California law that allows for the early dismissal of claims intended to chill free speech.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Extending a 2017 tax cut law signed by President Trump would cost $4.5 trillion over a decade, according to the Tax Foundation.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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