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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
Under French criminal procedure law, prosecutors determine how to follow up on complaints and whether charges could be pursued.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In one instance, Langan performed a medical procedure involving a stomach tube that caused a patient to suffer severe complications including choking, vomiting, loss of consciousness and aspiration pneumonia.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Metrópoles reported, citing the clinic's testimony to police, that Fernandes spent over 54,000 Brazilian reais — or over $10,000 — on her cosmetic procedures.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The program is designed to provide fair and equitable access to attractions, and the procedures currently in place are consistent with accessibility programs widely used throughout the theme park industry.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In one instance, Langan performed a medical procedure involving a stomach tube that caused a patient to suffer severe complications including choking, vomiting, loss of consciousness and aspiration pneumonia.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Metrópoles reported, citing the clinic's testimony to police, that Fernandes spent over 54,000 Brazilian reais — or over $10,000 — on her cosmetic procedures.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The program is designed to provide fair and equitable access to attractions, and the procedures currently in place are consistent with accessibility programs widely used throughout the theme park industry.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
Noun
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The Spurs went on an offensive onslaught, breaking numerous NBA Finals records in the process.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Actually making this happen is a delicate process.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The policy could have hit California’s economy harder than others around the country.—
Haley Parsley
June 8,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The Board of Education voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the new policy, which applies to both district-run and charter schools.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Since then, the state has executed six other inmates with the method, and Louisiana has used it once.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The most common method is IP address detection.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Whatever the ask, a new data indexing methodology allows Siri to better track, access, and provide the information.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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The sarcasm-and-saga methodology is being applied to something that’s too thin to support it.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
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Under his rule, North Korea has continued to ramp up its nuclear program in violation of United Nations sanctions.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Bass has called for hiring more officers and defending her Inside Safe homelessness program, while Raman has criticized the cost of police raises, called for broader public-safety responses and argued that the city needs a more accountable and cost-effective homelessness system.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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But for a nation of navigators, there is no course a team this talented cannot plot.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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This World Cup, like Yamal’s sentiments, reflects FIFA’s determination to chart a new course and, as its critics charge, a disregard for the sport’s past and its millions of fans.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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