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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
Few companies treat it as a core driver of business performance, every bit as critical as standard operating procedures and marketing promotions.
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Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
Those included his attitude, relationships with members of the public and fellow officers, knowledge of statutes and procedures, report writing, investigative ability, officer safety and general field performance, according to his observation reports.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Guests will comply with arena staff instructions related to arena operational and emergency procedures.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
However, there are also treatments and procedures that can be used when appropriate.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
At the time, lawmakers accused the Pentagon of lacking counter-drone procedures.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
But there was a period during China's reform era that some pro-reform intellectuals admired the fact that America's ruling class was proficient in procedures.
—Vincent Ni, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Breast augmentation has been among the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures for almost two decades, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and patients are discussing their implants more than ever before, down to specific surgical techniques.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The Context The NSW Police Force emphasized hiking safety procedures in a press release announcing that Little had been found.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
Those included his attitude, relationships with members of the public and fellow officers, knowledge of statutes and procedures, report writing, investigative ability, officer safety and general field performance, according to his observation reports.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Guests will comply with arena staff instructions related to arena operational and emergency procedures.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
However, there are also treatments and procedures that can be used when appropriate.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
At the time, lawmakers accused the Pentagon of lacking counter-drone procedures.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
But there was a period during China's reform era that some pro-reform intellectuals admired the fact that America's ruling class was proficient in procedures.
—Vincent Ni, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Breast augmentation has been among the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures for almost two decades, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and patients are discussing their implants more than ever before, down to specific surgical techniques.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The Context The NSW Police Force emphasized hiking safety procedures in a press release announcing that Little had been found.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procedures
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The fund helps immigrants with basic processes like naturalization applications and work authorization filings but may also be used for legal defense during deportation proceedings.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Yet a mere 7 percent of the brands Fashion Revolution looked at divulged any efforts to electrify high-heat processes.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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She was honored with the CBC Body Award, which recognizes an individual for their exceptional work in promoting policies and creating opportunities that support the empowerment of the Black community.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Asked about the lawsuit, department policies for device usage while driving and whether Campbell was cited or disciplined for the crash, Independence city spokeswoman Rebecca Gannon provided The Star with a statement.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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The dispute affected educators and policymakers statewide — but Pendleton managed to take the best of both literacy methods and apply them to the 130,000-plus students then enrolled in San Diego schools, Lopez said.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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HydroSpread’s approach allows scientists to produce delicate, floating devices that would have been difficult or impossible to make using conventional methods.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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As part of these contracts, TVA’s Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, are assisting in the development of tailored welding and fabrication techniques for a smaller stellarator testbed known as Infinity One.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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For example, arroz con mariscos closely resembles Spanish paella, while lomo saltado, a stir-fry dish prepared in a wok, reflects Chinese culinary techniques.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Sep. 2025
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Flexible Agile Processes For Regulatory Environments Traditional agile methodologies require significant adaptation for insurtech environments.—
Harneet Kalra,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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With the ban now in place for all countries, international postal companies must now keep track of, collect and pay duties based on one of two methodologies.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Unger and Struve discovered that under new state rules, treatment centers would no longer pay sober homes to house clients transitioning out of their programs, which had grown more common as a result of federal funding changes related to the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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When that happened, staffers worked to find other programs or shelters for those individuals.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Procedures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procedures. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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