Thesaurus results for GUIDELINE

guideline

noun

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 During a contentious hearing over the COVID-19 response in June, Republicans accused him of helping fund Chinese government efforts to create the virus, hiding medical data about the pandemic, and making up U.S. guidelines, all of which Fauci said was not true. —

Margie Cullen, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 There are no clear guidelines in the US on how much iodine is safe to consume, and the risks associated with excess iodine remain misunderstood. —

Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024 Regulatory Clarity: An AI czar could help establish clear guidelines for AI development and deployment, providing certainty for businesses and investors. —

Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 However, Trump appears poised to roll back what few guidelines exist for AI firms. —

Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guideline

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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
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