rules 1 of 2

plural of rule
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing one of the sacred rules of that ancient society was respect for the elderly

Synonyms & Similar Words

rules

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rule

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Noun
  • First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The new regulations clarify rules and time lines and, most significantly, direct museums to defer to a tribal nation’s knowledge of its customs, traditions, and histories when making their repatriation decisions.
    Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The belief is that each element governs specific organ systems and emotions, creating a framework for understanding our strengths and vulnerabilities.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Labor and management are currently stuck on contract language that governs work staffers can perform outside the magazine, the union says.
    Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • There have been rare cases of such decisions in previous administrations.
    Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
  • But not long ago, some Republicans have resisted Democratic administrations' attempts to prioritize certain immigrants over others for deportation.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Summary Circadian rhythm is the internal body clock that regulates the times of being awake and asleep in 24 hours.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Texas State Funeral Services Commission, which regulates body donation in Texas, also may be able to provide information about how a body was used.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • There are also other films submitted to the Oscars that are chosen by the regimes of other countries.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The Committee to Protect Journalists has historically called attention to journalists being arrested and killed in repressive regimes.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The formulation also contains the patented Cell-ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation, the organization that drafts accounting standards used by 130+ jurisdictions around the world, formed the International Sustainability Standards Board to draft the IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Easterly pointed to layers of security and transparency — such as the paper record of votes in more than 97% of voting jurisdictions — as protections that will help verify the results.
    Ali Swenson, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Rules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rules. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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