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as in procedure
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
the process by which the elastic fibers spun by silkworms is turned into soft, lustrous cloth
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as in progress
forward movement in time or place
in the process of doing this project we all learned a lot
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as in to refine
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Recent Examples of process
Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
May Provide Digestive Support Some research suggests that honey, particularly raw or minimally processed honey, has prebiotic qualities that encourage the formation of healthy gut bacteria.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Soliman first tried to address the issue through an administrative process with the Department of Homeland Security, asking for an explanation and for the removal of the flag on his name.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Noun
State Democrats and Republicans both agree that local election workers should be allowed to pre-process ballots early.
—Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2020
The state can’t yet process unemployment claims from independent contractors and the self-employed, even though the federal government has temporarily extended benefits to those workers, St. Louis Public Radio reported.
—USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2020
Adjective
Sabi says its platform is now active in Nigeria, DR Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia, processing more than 20,000 tons of minerals monthly, and is targeting a run rate that could account for 5% of US imports in select mineral categories by the end of 2025.
—Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
May Provide Digestive Support Some research suggests that honey, particularly raw or minimally processed honey, has prebiotic qualities that encourage the formation of healthy gut bacteria.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Verb
That website also houses additional resources about how to boost literacy, such as the Arizona Chronic Absence Resource Guide, which provides administrators and school staff with a step-by-step process for identifying factors that may stop students from attending class.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Soliman first tried to address the issue through an administrative process with the Department of Homeland Security, asking for an explanation and for the removal of the flag on his name.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for process
Noun
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According to a local news outlet, the flight crew followed all of the accurate procedures and protocol to keep the passengers safe.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Healthcare Administration: If agents can update patient records or schedule procedures, mistakes can compromise patient safety and violate privacy laws.—
Calum Chace,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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After flying three missions into low-Earth orbit this year, Varda Space Industries appears to be making credible progress toward developing the nascent manufacturing-in-space industry.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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Nearly every neighboring state — minus Iowa — has legalized marijuana, but the Badger State hasn't made much progress on the issue, despite widespread voter support.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Of those taken into custody, 11 were given summonses, cops said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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A question of intent About 10 months later, troopers returned to Whittier and issued court summonses to Pese, eight other relatives and one man who was not related but came from the same American Samoa village as Pese.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Brands need to do a better job in their data analysis to refine their segmentation models so very important customers are recognized and treated as such.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Raised in Phoenix, refined over three years at Dayton University, Holmes had never sustained a major health setback.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The process to renovate the center took two and a half years and reused many of the original elements of the plaza, like the brick, lumber and other pieces, and stamped the names of the original stores at the center into the concrete as an homage to the history.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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The environmental impact of reusing old phones Every phone that gets a second life as a data center means fewer toxic materials in landfills and less demand for new electronics.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Their current 53-38 record is in the bank, however, and most projection methods give them an 80%+ chance to make the postseason.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Officials also cited the efficiency of shipping on America's inland waterways compared to other methods.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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Research has found several genetic variants that are associated with the development and progression of MASH.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
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Instead, recruit with an intent to fit your scheme and depth needs, fill roster holes with the transfer portal and then do player progressions manually.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Task force would go beyond jail enforcement Three kinds of 287(g) agreements allow local law enforcement to partner with ICE: the jail enforcement model, the warrant service officer program and the task force model.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The decision to issue the arrest warrants came some six months after the Chief Prosecutor applied for them.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Process.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/process. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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