as in regulation
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
according to army regs, dress uniforms must be starched and boots polished at all times
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Recent Examples of reg
She's been one of Biden's top deputies in selling the climate and infrastructure laws, appearing frequently at events to tout new grants and and regs.
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Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 22 July 2024
The debate, which has raised more questions for some and reg flags for others, was chockfull of notable, quotable moments - for better or worse.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Meeting both sets of regs has been challenging for all the manufacturers.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
All three were required to follow the same regs as the anti-hunters: They weren’t legally permitted within 25 meters of the water except from 10 a.m. to 2 hours before sunset, nor were they allowed to touch or handle any ducks.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024
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Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 22 July 2024
The debate, which has raised more questions for some and reg flags for others, was chockfull of notable, quotable moments - for better or worse.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Meeting both sets of regs has been challenging for all the manufacturers.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
All three were required to follow the same regs as the anti-hunters: They weren’t legally permitted within 25 meters of the water except from 10 a.m. to 2 hours before sunset, nor were they allowed to touch or handle any ducks.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reg
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German authorities are investigating the sports company’s compliance with customs and tax regulations when importing products into Germany, over a period spanning from October 2019 to August 2024.Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our policy verticals — on health care, finance, defense, technology and many other topics — offer immediate reports on critical areas of legislation and regulation.Bob Cusack, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since perquisites are more of an exception than a rule, amounts paid must be disclosed in corporate proxy statements—that's a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With some 20,000 Malibu residents ordered, or at least warned, to evacuate the looming Franklin Fire, some were left wondering why there are different rules for different people.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Keep smoke and carbon monoxide detectors up to code and in good working condition.Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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After a decade of interviewing and studying more than 1,000 workers — from Fortune 500 CEOs to Chipotle kitchen managers — Harvard researchers might have cracked the code to being happier at work.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Landlords must allow tenants to heat their homes to at least 67 degrees, according to Wisconsin law.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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To get money from the 2021 law, states and agencies must submit plans to an office run jointly by the Energy and Transportation departments.Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Reg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reg. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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