procedures

plural of procedure

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Recent Examples of procedures In the future, these shape-shifting systems could be used in medicine to deliver drugs, remove toxins, or perform tiny surgical procedures inside the body. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025 Following a series of tests and procedures, doctors diagnosed her with unexplained infertility. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 Her interest in aesthetics led Sturm to learn other facial procedures, including how to inject Botox and fillers. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025 The lethal injection procedures have also been criticized by death row inmates. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025 Obviously, clip-ins are different than expensive salon procedures where semi-permanent extensions might be sewn in, for instance. Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025 The restaurant’s employees lacked knowledge on food safety procedures. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 The new version will be used for Starship’s first orbital flights and will help SpaceX test key procedures, such as transferring fuel and carrying payloads into space, SpaceX officials wrote in a post following Monday’s test. Denise Chow, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025 Lifesaving procedures in the emergency room must await a negative pregnancy test. Seda Saluk, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedures
Noun
  • This groundbreaking method could transform the way researchers study complex diseases, including cancer, without disrupting natural cellular processes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Handy’s platform also includes advocating for policies that reduce the cost of living, boosting small business, investing in stronger infrastructure, involving neighborhood associations in decision-making processes and trying to bring down utility costs.
    Sofi Zeman October 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • French noted that policies can vary by destination and cruise line.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The administration has actively encouraged undocumented individuals to self-deport, viewing voluntary departures as proof that its policies are working.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His methods will not be well-received, especially right away by some people.
    Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
  • And, one assistant coach added, defenses seem to be signaling less or using more subtle methods of communication.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Instructor George Bullette, Senior Center Board President, brings years of poker experience and will guide you through basic rules and strategies in a real game setting.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.
    Big Think, Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The techniques to accomplish this can vary.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Officers there developed techniques like arm immersion — lowering soldiers’ arms into cold water during training breaks to reduce body temperature — and ice sheeting, where frozen bed sheets are wrapped around overheated troops to bring down body heat quickly.
    Ames Alexander, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.
    Charlotte Alter, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
  • But this point isn't fully reflected in the report, UW system spokesperson Mark Pitsch said, potentially because the report relies on methodologies and data that disadvantage low-tuition institutions in states that provide limited aid.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The new system combines lessons from these programs into a lighter, more flexible package suited for mobile formations.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Each participant is required to purchase a South Carolina fishing license, which goes toward funding conservation programs.
    Essence, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025

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