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as in procedure
a way of acting or proceeding
for solving crossword puzzles my usual methodology is to begin by filling in all of the answers I'm reasonably sure of
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
other cardiologists have questioned the methodology that was used to conduct the study
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Recent Examples of methodology
But whether a poll is good or bad for the president has no bearing on our methodology.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Using that methodology, the paper estimates a nationwide death toll of approximately 33,130 people as of January 23.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Republicans questioned the state’s survey data and methodology, saying the process was arbitrary.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
The methodology involves a patented Metabolic Code, which analyzes more than 70 key biomarkers across five health triads.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Using that methodology, the paper estimates a nationwide death toll of approximately 33,130 people as of January 23.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Republicans questioned the state’s survey data and methodology, saying the process was arbitrary.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
The methodology involves a patented Metabolic Code, which analyzes more than 70 key biomarkers across five health triads.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodology
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Disciplinary procedure documents shared with the Washington Examiner show that Goldis received several warnings from her higher-ups to stop speaking critically about the PGM sector.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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The search of the backpack would have also been standard procedure, officers said.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other agencies that currently rely on the VSL in areas from highway safety to consumer product regulation ought to revisit whether their methods truly serve the public interest.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Analysts and former diplomats told CNN that successive British governments have failed to strike the correct balance on China, resulting in a policy characterized by mistrust, skittishness and incoherence.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights organizes, educates, and defends immigrant communities, pairing on-the-ground support with an unflinching push for a more humane national policy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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One approach to addressing casualty risks is to design spacecraft to demise entirely, but this exacerbates the atmosphere pollution problem, said Boley.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Deepica and her team have consistently delivered meaningful innovation rooted in inclusivity, while also demonstrating the operational rigor, collaborative approach, and consumer connection needed to scale in prestige retail.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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With the benefit of hindsight, analysts and investors have blamed much of Kraft Heinz’s downward spiral on the brutal cost-cutting strategy imposed after the merger.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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There are other factors that contribute to layoffs aside from new technology, like overhiring, the state of the economy and a shift in corporate strategy.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The company’s rapid integration technique is quick, low-cost and effective.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Gary LeBlanc is president and chief operating officer of EverMe, an app that analyzes and reports on scientific studies about supplements, antiaging techniques and other promises of longevity.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tillis billed it as a way to rebuild public trust.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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But a flashy divestiture or acquisition might not be the solution to a food conglomerate’s woes — or a surefire way to lift the stock price.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Methodology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodology. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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