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as in process
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
Winner and his/her/their guest are subject to security check and bag search prior to entry and are expected to comply with all security procedures.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The commission was supposed to submit quarterly reports to the attorney general, but faces no obligation to publicly disclose its procedures, decision-making process, or the identities of fund recipients.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In addition, some states have moved to bar both private and public health insurance plans from covering gender-affirming procedures.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Broten had each hand treated in separate procedures nearly two years apart.
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Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The commission was supposed to submit quarterly reports to the attorney general, but faces no obligation to publicly disclose its procedures, decision-making process, or the identities of fund recipients.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In addition, some states have moved to bar both private and public health insurance plans from covering gender-affirming procedures.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Broten had each hand treated in separate procedures nearly two years apart.
—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedure
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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In a note published Monday, Goldman said investors are increasingly grappling with the risk that rates remain elevated for longer, with markets pricing a wider range of possible policy outcomes.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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Engineers could compare different surface coatings and fabrication methods to identify options that produce the least electrical noise, helping improve the performance of future quantum computers and quantum sensing technologies.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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Odds and gambling platforms do not use methodologies used by traditional political polling, and therefore are not substitutes for political polls.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Iran has said peace talks cannot advance to more substantive issues – such as its nuclear program – until the fighting in Lebanon is halted.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
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But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
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The first is the trip to Lima with covered plane tickets, hotel accommodations, a trip to the Caravedo distillery and a 10-course lunch at Chef Acurio’s restaurant, Astrid & Gaston.
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Employees need to be able to recognize threats, make smart decisions and respond confidently when a suspicious message, request or interaction shows up in the course of a normal workday.
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“Procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedure. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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