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as in procedure
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
the process by which the elastic fibers spun by silkworms is turned into soft, lustrous cloth
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in imitation
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as in to refine
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Recent Examples of process
Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The code can be looked up on a website that will reveal where that milk is processed.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
While the denaturalization process and requirements are codified into law, immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi says the memo changes how aggressively the Department of Justice plans to pursue these cases.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 1 July 2025
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Noun
State Democrats and Republicans both agree that local election workers should be allowed to pre-process ballots early.
—Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Adjective
Numbers for how many people were processed were unavailable.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 June 2025
The code can be looked up on a website that will reveal where that milk is processed.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Verb
Instead of getting overwhelmed by how much is changing, try to trust the process.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
While the denaturalization process and requirements are codified into law, immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi says the memo changes how aggressively the Department of Justice plans to pursue these cases.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for process
Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
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The parliamentarian’s office is responsible for determining if the package adheres to the Byrd Rule, named after the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, who was considered one of the masters of Senate procedure.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The app includes features for travelers entering under the Visa Waiver Program to complete certain airport procedures.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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But lawmakers did see progress on some key items Friday, including on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap that has proven to be an arduous battle between the Senate GOP and House members from high-tax states.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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A question of intent About 10 months later, troopers returned to Whittier and issued court summonses to Pese, eight other relatives and one man who was not related but came from the same American Samoa village as Pese.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Last month, his NYPD started handing out criminal instead of civil summonses to bike riders for running red lights or otherwise riding recklessly, a drastic shift that has outraged transit advocates and City Council members who note car drivers do not face such penalties for similar infractions.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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While home renovation isn’t a novel concept—people have been tweaking and refining their spaces for centuries—the physical act of remodeling is growing increasingly more nuanced.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Finding the intersection of these three factors can enable professionals to make strategic decisions and take aligned actions that meet their needs, whether that’s skill-building, refining their brand or targeting a new industry.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Without strong legal protections or vendor transparency, sensitive internal information shared with AI tools can end up being stored, reused or even incorporated into the training datasets of your competitors.—
Galit Lubetzky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Of course, extra boxes also get recycled or reused in different ways.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Noun
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In this case, using a dry cloth without a solution is a better cleaning method.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Areas to watch, says Arthur Adam, a neurosurgeon and stroke expert at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, include how human brain tissue is affected by the new thrombectomy method, and how the cells and debris behave once they’re liberated from the fibrin by the milli-spinner.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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In adults, where rapid growth has ceased, the focus shifts to symptom management and pain levels, though curve progression remains a concern in certain cases.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The idea for the monthly reviews felt like a natural progression from what Hearn has learned from his experience in the world of work.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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According to an arrest warrant first reported by The Washington Post, Miami police responded after receiving reports of gunshots outside the event, which featured influencer Adin Ross.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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On June 26, 1975, Agents Williams and Coler were at the reservation to serve warrants for robbery and assault, according to the F.B.I., when a shoot-out ensued.—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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