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a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
followed the procedure for replacing the broken part exactly as the owner's manual instructed
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Recent Examples of procedure
For all the government’s rhetoric and commitment to a decades-old revolution, Cubans see a much-vaunted medical system that is failing, unable to provide drugs, procedures — or even electricity.
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Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
That headline hair transplant cost typically includes airport pickup, hotel, clinic transfers, the procedure, and follow-up guidance.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
In the past, this was a complicated procedure that entailed stripping out the varicose veins in the operating room with the patient under general anesthesia.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Disorders like tremors can be traced to specific misbehaving circuits in the brain, Munyon said while explaining the procedure.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
That headline hair transplant cost typically includes airport pickup, hotel, clinic transfers, the procedure, and follow-up guidance.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
In the past, this was a complicated procedure that entailed stripping out the varicose veins in the operating room with the patient under general anesthesia.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Disorders like tremors can be traced to specific misbehaving circuits in the brain, Munyon said while explaining the procedure.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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The coaching staff will use Friday’s game and next week’s match against Belize in Bridgeview, Illinois, to begin the rebuilding process.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The development process of this series has been remarkably rewarding, with Hrithik’s distinctive artistic vision and Eshaan Roshan’s dynamic energy and unwavering commitment enriching the narrative.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Over and over, the department has used the threat of pulling federal funding to force compliance with new directives and rapid shifts in policy.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Read more on our AI policy here.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Gold, which is inert and safe for biological systems, is at the heart of this method.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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To navigate these headwinds, sponsors and corporates are employing more creative deal structures including joint ventures with buyout options and continuation vehicles amongst other methods, Mergermarket said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Though later criticized for its methodology and sweeping conclusions, its shadow lingers.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, only acts reported through police reports are counted in data collection examining discrimination against Jews, meaning the methodology may underestimate the true extent of antisemitism, according to the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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To prepare them, DHL built an 18-month CIM Supervisory Excellence Academy within its Certified International Specialist (CIS) program.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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My record includes bringing major sports franchises like the Heat, Marlins and Panthers; building police substations; crafting the SMART Plan; winning single-member district reforms; and funding after-school programs with private dollars.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Drivers opted for different tire strategies up and down the grid.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Streaming consolidation, soaring production costs and the rapid rise of AI have forced executives to rethink business models and creative strategies.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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This same approach has previously proven effective in detecting diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, ALS, and prostate cancer.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Autio points to Nokia, Finland’s one-time giant mobile maker, as an example of the pros and cons of the Nordic approach.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Prime Day deals that save you a ton of money, of course!—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s the grand vision, of course, so many miles down the road.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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