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 The actual amount paid in reimbursement will be based on the cost to repair infrastructure, the spokesman said, provided local governments and state officials adhere to FEMA guidelines and protocols. — John Hult, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026 The project is expected to set aside 40% of its units as affordable for those making up to 60% of the area median income under federal guidelines. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Parents are encouraged to seek CDC guidelines for more information. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 For decades, federal guidelines have recommended that Americans limit their drinking to two standard drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guideline

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Noun

The Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC have all passed similar rules against signing the players, along with penalties against teams for doing so.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Fisheries as the sticking point Under EU rules, fishing quotas are based on historical fishing patterns, among other things.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of rule

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And under the residential building standards, an accessory building is limited to 800 square feet.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Union County Public Schools led North Carolina in overall student proficiency for the second year in a row, with nearly three-quarters of students meeting state standards on end-of-year exams.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of standard

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His guide led the group to an area off the Colorado River near Bright Angel Creek.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Upon their arrival in Thailand, Jax and Luce find a guide named John (Tom Brittney) who agrees to shepherd them around the Devil’s Elbow, despite inclement weather that makes the journey even more dangerous.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of guide

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Photographers from various creative backgrounds interpreted traditional jewelry photo codes to showcase how jewelry can be represented, staged and reimagined.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Save even more on your travel plans with these Priceline promo codes.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of code

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The appeal asked that the court either excuse the juror who was allegedly refusing to follow instructions or inquire further to determine whether the juror could in fact follow the judge's instructions to correctly apply the law.

— Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
The prosecution suggested that the jurors be instructed to return to the deliberations without any further instruction or voir dire.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of instruction

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The principles come together in a retail environment that balances 7FAM’s early-2000s California heritage and its bold future under the creative direction of Nicola Brognano.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
That selectivity gives the process a different operating principle from conventional separation methods.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of principle

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Bonta, New York's Attorney General Letitia James, and 14 other state attorneys filed a lawsuit against TikTok in 2024 for violating consumer protection laws.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Courts in Texas, Louisiana and elsewhere aren’t bound by 10th Circuit precedent and can reach different or even opposite decisions on the exact same questions of law.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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