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as in processes
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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as in policies
a way of acting or proceeding
followed standard procedure for dealing with a consumer complaint
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Recent Examples of procedures
The lottery is reviewing all applicable rules and procedures to determine the proper remedy.
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Teams can use it to verify procedures, assess control room interactions, and evaluate how operators respond under pressure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
What The 363 Sales Process Often Looks Like While each company will have its own unique circumstances and goals, the process generally involves the same milestones and procedures.
—Jonathan Carson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The company says all drivers are trained specifically in LTL operations to handle pickup and delivery, with expertise in freight handling, multi-stop routing and dock procedures.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In this debut novel from author Wang, 26-year-old Linli Feng has her own problems, but has to face even more as she is drawn back into the orbit of her mother, a plastic surgery addict who gets sketchy procedures done in Los Angeles.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Previously, a spokesperson said that the bureau does not discuss conditions of confinement or security procedures and that employee standards of conduct prohibit staff from giving any prisoners preferential treatment.
—Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 11 June 2026
Even sponsors willing to undergo the new vetting procedures have been forced to wait through unnecessary delays.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Teams can use it to verify procedures, assess control room interactions, and evaluate how operators respond under pressure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
What The 363 Sales Process Often Looks Like While each company will have its own unique circumstances and goals, the process generally involves the same milestones and procedures.
—Jonathan Carson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The company says all drivers are trained specifically in LTL operations to handle pickup and delivery, with expertise in freight handling, multi-stop routing and dock procedures.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
In this debut novel from author Wang, 26-year-old Linli Feng has her own problems, but has to face even more as she is drawn back into the orbit of her mother, a plastic surgery addict who gets sketchy procedures done in Los Angeles.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Previously, a spokesperson said that the bureau does not discuss conditions of confinement or security procedures and that employee standards of conduct prohibit staff from giving any prisoners preferential treatment.
—Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 11 June 2026
Even sponsors willing to undergo the new vetting procedures have been forced to wait through unnecessary delays.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedures
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The agreement reportedly also includes provisions governing future accreditation processes for major sporting events, ensuring workers will not be required to provide the same level of personal information for events such as the Super Bowl or Olympic Games.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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For example, the same antidevelopment permitting processes that hold up energy projects also stymie conservation projects and habitat restoration.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
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The lead-up to the match between Mexico and South Africa collided with immigration policies, affordability politics and the war in Iran.—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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Bier said the visa policies affect half of all legal immigrants coming from abroad.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Inmates challenging execution methods must suggest an alternative method.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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This fabrication process involves proprietary liquid jetting methods and additive manufacturing techniques.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Here, members of Forbes Human Resources Council share strategies for building communication frameworks that reduce distractions, improve clarity and help employees stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Learn about the debt relief strategies available to you now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Elite academy instructors began translating the latest sports science data and techniques, analysing world-class matches from overseas to improve their players, according to North Korean media.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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ThreeASFOUR’s Gabi Asfour, Angela Donhauser and Adi Gil have been creating visionary clothing, drawing inspiration from natural forms and pioneering techniques, for over 25 years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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Despite her background, her understanding of images was not really an art historical one, although psychoanalytical methodologies of studying the history of art were emerging.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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The modern technology landscape offers no shortage of methodologies, technologies and solutions.—
Ann Blakely,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Financial incentives offered by the conservation district, in conjunction with federal programs, have enticed farmers in the South Fork of the Republican River near Burlington to end irrigation on an additional 20,000 acres.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Missouri won a recruiting battle for Smith’s services in college, beating out offers from Kansas State, Kansas, Nebraska and other marquee programs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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“Procedures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedures. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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