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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
The Idaho Office of the Ombudsman completed a review of the DHW response in February and determined that the department acted in accordance with Idaho law and established procedures.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Wilson also cited concern about the board’s independence since the director who oversees the nomination procedure, David Mussafer, is a candidate for election this year.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Instead, tax relief providers offer experience navigating IRS procedures, preparing documentation and communicating with the agency.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
At the end of the review, the investigators will recommend changes to training, policy, and procedure.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Wilson also cited concern about the board’s independence since the director who oversees the nomination procedure, David Mussafer, is a candidate for election this year.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Instead, tax relief providers offer experience navigating IRS procedures, preparing documentation and communicating with the agency.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
At the end of the review, the investigators will recommend changes to training, policy, and procedure.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Still, the map only goes into effect if it's backed by voters and the amendment process is approved by the top court.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meeting strict aviation standards Project lead Qin Daochun said the development process required careful testing and refinement.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The policy is not fully in effect either.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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These policies are generally more expensive and come with caveats, such as limits on how much money can be reimbursed and when a traveler can cancel.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Science Minister Chang Lih Kang said Monday that any radioactive waste generated within the next five years must be treated and neutralized by extracting thorium or other methods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The attacks included suicide missions — a method that Hamas operatives had learned from Hezbollah trainers in Lebanon.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Netflix’s methodology for split seasons is quite complex, making apples-to-apples comparisons between the performance for the first and second part of each season’s release difficult.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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The latest strikes by the US and Israel came amid negotiations over that nuclear program that had been due to resume within days.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Both companies say their programs, known as large language models, aren’t a substitute for professional care and shouldn’t be used to diagnose medical conditions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Interim executive director David White, former NFLPA president and eventual chief strategy officer JC Tretter and American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti are on the list, two sources briefed on the matter confirmed to The Athletic.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Oscars Project is part of a new, larger strategy to eventize cultural moments in the community and at the company, launched in 2021 by co-CEO Mariella Satow.—
Abbey White,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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The set has more than 500 perfect ratings at Amazon, and hundreds more have been buying it up every month as winter approaches.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2026
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But Chelsea’s approach is extreme.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Police officers who were working to direct traffic for the race received a call of an officer down about a block off the race course roughly 300 feet from the location of the misdirection.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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There are also a number of aforementioned on-site activities kids will enjoy; the thrilling and picturesque zipline course is most ideal for children (or the child within).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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