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as in etiquette
an accepted way of conducting oneself in a given situation
Their behavior was considered a breach of diplomatic protocol.
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as in procedure
a preestablished method of carrying out a task and especially a scientific or medical task
The school developed a protocol for the treatment of concussions on the sports field.
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Recent Examples of protocol
Anna Moneymaker—Getty Images Thanks to the bravery of Biles and other gymnasts, more athlete safety protocols are now in place, and both organizations have made additional mental health support and services available for Olympic-level athletes who may be struggling.
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Alice Park, Time, 1 May 2025
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo have found major vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol that allow hackers to breach compatible devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Edwards was still an employee when he was signed off from work with mental health issues, and BBC protocols meant that his salary was protected during that period.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 May 2025
In effect, the protocol seems to merely facilitate ICE arrests in a manner that is quiet and least disruptive to us.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 1 May 2025
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo have found major vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol that allow hackers to breach compatible devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Edwards was still an employee when he was signed off from work with mental health issues, and BBC protocols meant that his salary was protected during that period.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 4 May 2025
In effect, the protocol seems to merely facilitate ICE arrests in a manner that is quiet and least disruptive to us.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protocol
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Today’s etiquette does require hosts to ask in advance whether their guests have eating restrictions.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Her rough day doesn't trump basic transit etiquette … Her bag doesn't pay fare, and your actions were justified.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Virginia Tech: Starter Kyron Drones underwent an undisclosed medical procedure that kept him out for the latter part of spring practice.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The policy includes procedures to address questions of eligibility.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Why Sponge Painting Should Stay In The Past Even when paired with modern elements, Gruver says that the technique demands too much attention from the eye.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The technique seen in the clergyman also hasn’t been reported in scientific literature before, Nerlich added.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Who’s going to play their own system and try to get more comfortable, get more wins and sacrifice your body for your teammates?—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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However, this essential skill remains largely absent from our educational systems and the narrative at large.—
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Time,
3 May 2025
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The president also delved into the issue of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, highlighted his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and heaped praise on the University of Alabama’s athletic program.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Five current or former Iowa State football coaching staff members have been punished by the NCAA for sports gambling that included bets on the school's men's and women's basketball programs.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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At the Great Place to Work For All Summit, a leadership event in Las Vegas, CEO Anthony Capuano recalled the debate over whether Marriott should make changes to its DEI policies.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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One day later, the NCAA revised its gender eligibility policy to restrict participation in the women's category to only biological females.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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An ancient legal principle has become a key strategy of American children seeking to reduce the effects of climate change in the 21st century.—
Alexandra Klass,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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“Protocol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protocol. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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