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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This can be done via employees consulting guidelines for appropriate classification or when an employee is creating a new document by pulling information from an existing classified one, in which class the classification carries forward, according to Justsecurity.org.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
While streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have relatively clear legal guidelines, the legalities around X have been a moving target since Elon Musk acquired the platform in 2022.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Thomas competed under those guidelines, which allowed female transgender swimmers who had completed one year of hormone replacement therapy to compete.
—Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Private universities, like TCU, may have additional guidelines in place for protests.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
While streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have relatively clear legal guidelines, the legalities around X have been a moving target since Elon Musk acquired the platform in 2022.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Thomas competed under those guidelines, which allowed female transgender swimmers who had completed one year of hormone replacement therapy to compete.
—Annie Ma, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Private universities, like TCU, may have additional guidelines in place for protests.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guideline
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If rules are violated, due process should be followed as called for by federal policy.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Of course, experts advise that these times should be the exception, not the rule.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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Hegseth also claimed that standards have previously been lowered for women in the military.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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While arXiv submissions aren’t peer-reviewed, they are moderated by experts in each field, who volunteer their time to ensure that submissions meet basic academic standards and follow arXiv’s guidelines: original research only, no falsified data, sufficiently neutral language.—
Sheon Han,
Wired News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Check out our Apollo landing sites observing guide to see where astronauts, rovers, and landers have made history.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Deadline Confusion and Public Comment Under existing regulations, reporting companies and their beneficial owners were required to comply with the BOI reporting requirements by January 1, 2025.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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These regulations make schools incredibly safe — so safe that fire drills might be overkill.—
Rascal Kemble-Curry,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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This week only, use code MAGIC35 at checkout to get an AI Magicx lifetime subscription for $64.99 on StackSocial (Reg. $972).—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sign up today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $97 (+taxes and fees) through April 1, 2025.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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In this new event, six of Florida’s top high school orchestras present concerts and receive adjudication and instruction from industry professionals.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Check the seed packet instructions for correct spacing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
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While professional baseball players train for optimal rotational ability to maximize power and prevent injury, the same principles can benefit anyone.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Djokovic has had no regrets over his decision to skip the COVID shot and stand up for his own principles.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to uphold a law allowing Americans injured by acts of terror in the Middle East to take Palestinian leadership groups to U.S. courts for damages.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
1 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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“Guideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guideline. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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