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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Recent Examples of guideline
These guidelines, however, which include ambitious proposals that could improve our understanding of leopard behavior patterns, are merely suggestions, not rules.
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Michael Benanav, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
But these laws have not historically extended to child influencers and social media stars — leaving the influencer space largely free of guidelines and any external accountability.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Providers follow careful guidelines to ensure your safety before the scan.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, then-US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued guidance that alcohol consumption within the guideline amounts can be linked with elevated cancer risk.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Michael Benanav, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
But these laws have not historically extended to child influencers and social media stars — leaving the influencer space largely free of guidelines and any external accountability.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Providers follow careful guidelines to ensure your safety before the scan.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, then-US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued guidance that alcohol consumption within the guideline amounts can be linked with elevated cancer risk.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 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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An immigration judge rules in Abrego Garcia’s favor.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the Trump administration continues to roll out policies targeting immigrants, experts and immigration attorneys caution the likelihood of more officers following suit and creating a new standard.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Seventy-five percent of first-class mail will retain its previous delivery standard, 14 percent will be accelerated, and 11 percent may experience a slight delay.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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The company has raised $4.8 million from investors, including General Catalyst, to help the construction industry meet client demands, differentiate their products, and comply with ongoing regulations.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Having shared the lead after 72 holes of regulation, Rose has led or co-led following 11 Masters rounds in his career.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even though the costumes reflect the sartorial codes of the 14th century, a majority of the pieces that Georgiadis made complement the choreography.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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How to Redeem This DraftKings Promo Code Offer First things first, players can skip the promo code.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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When the proper product is located carefully follow label instructions to prevent damage to your lawn.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
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Middle-schoolers will receive 90 minutes of reading instruction, and elementary students 120 minutes, a day.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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Articulate openly and transparently why these principles are fundamental to the operating culture, particularly when under scrutiny or attack.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The principles of a free, open, and peaceful space are enshrined in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which all major space powers have ratified, including the U.S., Russia, and China.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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The memo signed by Rubio also makes the case that another person, whose name is redacted, should be deportable under the same law.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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But these laws have not historically extended to child influencers and social media stars — leaving the influencer space largely free of guidelines and any external accountability.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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