Thesaurus results for GUIDELINE

guideline

noun

Definition of guideline

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 Prosecutors, in a sentencing memorandum filed earlier this month, had requested the court impose a guidelines-damage sentence of 12 months in prison and a fine of $250,000. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Residents can also take yard waste to a local composting facility or follow their city’s yard waste collection guidelines. — Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 In his social media post, Means heralded those actions, as well as his efforts to reform dietary guidelines and his push for research into psychedelic medications. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 Oct. 2026 Earlier this year, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network officially added Clairity to its breast cancer screening guidelines, recommending women be tested with Clairity’s technology starting at age 35. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guideline

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Voters in six states will soon decide whether to impose or expand voter identification requirements, including rules requiring mail voters to provide part of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Oct. 2026
Some states, however, have chosen not to adopt the federal rule because of concerns about near-term revenue losses.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of rule

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Applying the current standards in the Maryland Constitution appears to necessitate a congressional district that encompasses all of the Eastern Shore.

— Dan Lipinski, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026
Give customers a way to delegate a narrow task for a limited time, using the existing open standards.

— Dvir Ginzburg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of standard

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The Kindreds’ flagship, Kindred, also returned to the guide despite a five-month closure for renovations.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop our ultimate Thanksgiving hosting guide, featuring cooking essentials, entertaining must haves, table decor and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of guide

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The Red Wings lost in regulation for the first time in seven games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The action also comes as the president has sought to dismantle clean air policies, endangered species protections and other landmark environmental regulations that have long drawn the ire of industry and fossil fuel producers.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulation

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Thinking that writing code was the only bottleneck for deploying new software is like the Titanic seeing the tip of the iceberg and assuming there was nothing underneath it.

— Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
Smith also explained what would happen if a legal challenge ultimately failed, including continuity arrangements with European partners and backup copies of Microsoft’s code held in Switzerland.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of code

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This principle is similar to how a fish uses its fins and tail to swim.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
The Wright Flyer stayed airborne for only seconds during its first flight, but the underlying engineering principles helped make powered aviation practical.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of principle

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Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Twenty-seven states — including all where Republicans control both the legislature and governor’s office — already have such laws.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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